At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
168
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
21%-17pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–0
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Mountain View Elementary - 08 is a public other serving grades 0–0 in Spearfish, South Dakota. The school enrolls 168 students. It is part of the Spearfish School District 40-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 38% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–0
DistrictSpearfish School District 40-2
County46081
CitySpearfish
ZIP57783
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID466693001342
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment168
White79.2%
Hispanic / Latino8.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
79.2%
Hispanic
8.9%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
8.3%
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.