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MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY

333 WEST 27TH STREET, BURLEY, ID 83318CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
484
Students
Total enrolled
$9,801
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 32% vs nat'l
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 31% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 484 students in grades PK–06 in BURLEY, Idaho.
32% below average funding
District spends $9,801 per pupil, 32% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in BURLEY, Idaho, serving grades PK–06 with 484 students. The district invests $9,801 per student — 32% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY

484
Total Students
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution270 male · 214 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 253 students
Student Composition
51%
46%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino46%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160066000130

Academic Outcomes at MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83318

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,801Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,801
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,312
Student Support$1,862
Administration$1,176
Operations$1,470
Other$980
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,801 spent per student, an estimated $4,342 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
State government
63.5%
Local (property tax)
13.3%
Federal programs
23.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,801/student, 32% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WHITE PINE ELEMENTARYJOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARYDECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDWORSHAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
BURLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLDECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLDECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOAKLEY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLRAFT RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyCassia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)878-6608
NCES ID: 160066000130
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BURLEY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
High
BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,055 students · 09–12
● 48 opp39% FRL
Elem
WHITE PINE ELEMENTARY
617 students · PK–06
● 48 opp44% FRL
Elem
JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY
553 students · KG–06
● 48 opp51% FRL
Mid
BURLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
550 students · 07–08
● 48 opp46% FRL
Elem
DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
450 students · PK–05
● 53 opp40% FRL
Elem
DWORSHAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
405 students · KG–06
● 48 opp60% FRL
High
DECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
298 students · 09–12
● 53 opp27% FRL
Mid
DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL
279 students · 06–08
● 53 opp31% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
333 WEST 27TH STREET, BURLEY, ID 83318
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.