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Mountain View Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Morganton, North Carolina · Burke County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students762
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
762
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
98%+15.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Mountain View Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Morganton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 762 students. It is part of the Burke County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBurke County Schools
County37023
CityMorganton
ZIP28655
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370048003480

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment762
White37.7%
Hispanic / Latino45.4%
Black / African American7.6%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races7.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
37.7%
Hispanic
45.4%
Black
7.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
7.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)