Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Vista Elementary School's student population of 635 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
14%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Vista Elementary School is ranked #622 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Heights Academy, Dakota Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Vista Elementary School?
635 students attend Mountain Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mountain Vista Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Vista Elementary School?
Mountain Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mountain Vista Elementary School part of?
Mountain Vista Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Date
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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