Average
#219 of 574 schools in SD
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Elementary School · Spearfish School District 40-2 · Spearfish, SD
A Spearfish School District 40-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
525 E Illinois, Spearfish, SD 57783
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SD statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain View Elementary - 08 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spearfish), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,970
Median home value
$332,300
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spearfish School District 40-2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Elementary - 08 is listed in Spearfish School District 40-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Elementary - 08
Mountain View Elementary - 08 is a public elementary school in Spearfish, SD, part of Spearfish School District 40-2, serving approximately 166 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 574 schools in SD. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Elementary - 08
What grades does Mountain View Elementary - 08 serve?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Elementary - 08 rank in SD?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 ranks #219 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Mountain View Elementary - 08's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mountain View Elementary - 08 a charter school?
No, Mountain View Elementary - 08 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Elementary - 08 a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Elementary - 08 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Elementary - 08?
12.0% of students at Mountain View Elementary - 08 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (605) 717-1209
- Area population (ZIP 57783)
- 16,929
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57783; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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