Mountain View Elementary
Kenai’s Neighborhood School
Vision & Mission
Vision: At Mountain View, we strive to ensure that every student becomes a lifelong learner by fostering a welcoming community that supports all learners and inspires growth, resilience, and integrity.
Mission: To provide all learners with a well-rounded foundation for life success.
Contact
907.283.8600
315 Swires Road
Kenai, AK 99611
Mountain View Elementary – School Demographics
Principal Experience:
11 years with KPBSD, including 4 years in an administrative role
Enrollment:
448 students
Attendance Rate:
88.99%
Staffing:
Certified Staff: 35 (majority hold masters degrees)
Classified Staff: 29 (all paraprofessionals have highly qualified status)
Average Years of Service: 12.43
Student-Teacher Ratios:
- Kindergarten: 18:1
- 1st Grade: 21:1
- 2nd Grade: 24:1
- 3rd Grade: 23:1
- 4th Grade: 27:1
- 5th Grade: 28:1
Academic Intervention at Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary is committed to supporting the success of every student through high-quality, targeted instruction. Our trained interventionists work closely with students to strengthen literacy skills using evidence-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading.
Classroom teachers are also trained in intervention strategies for both literacy and math, ensuring consistent, responsive support across all grade levels. Intervention services are delivered through the RTI (Response to Intervention) framework, allowing us to provide timely and effective help based on student needs.
Academics Assessment
MAP – Math
- Growth: 50%tile
- Achievement: 42%tile
MAP – ELA
- Growth: 48%tile
- Achievement: 40%tile
Elementary Specific
- iReady
- 44% On or Above Grade Level
- CKLA
- 55% On or Above Grade Level, Schoolwide
- 56% mCLASS Kinder at benchmark or above on EOY
- 70% mCLASS 1st grade at benchmark or above on EOY
- 51% mCLASS 2nd grade at benchmark or above on EOY
- 53% mCLASS 3rd grade at benchmark or above on EOY
Intramural Sports and Afterschool Programs
Mountain View Elementary offers a vibrant intramural sports program where students can participate in soccer, basketball, and volleyball throughout the school year. Our program collaborates with other district schools to host games that promote sportsmanship and camaraderie.
Beyond athletics, students have access to a variety of afterschool activities, including student leadership opportunities and participation in the Battle of the Books competition, fostering literacy skills and teamwork.
School Projects/Initiatives
Conflict Resolution
Kindness
Inclusion
Honors and Partnerships at Mountain View Elementary
Aubrie Ellis – Named 2024–25 Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year for outstanding leadership.
Alicia Rodarte-Gouldin – Awarded 2024–25 Alaska Paraprofessional of the Year for exceptional dedication to student support.
Kimb Remsen – Head Secretary and recipient of the KPBSD Golden Apple Award for her commitment to the Kenai community.
Partnerships – Collaborations with the American Lung Association, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, and other community organizations that enrich educational and cultural opportunities.
Awards
- 5th Grade Battle of the Books District Champions 2023-2024
- Recipient of Kenai Peninsula Garden Club Grant 2023-2024
- 3rd Place overall team KPBSD Math Meet
- 1st Place Chess Champion KPBSD Math Meet
School Culture Highlights
Mountain View Elementary fosters a positive and inclusive school culture where students and staff are valued and supported. Students are recognized for showing kindness and being helpful through the Soaring Eagle feather program. As the only open-enrollment school in Kenai, Mountain View welcomes all students and ensures an education tailored to their individual needs. The school features a strong special education department and intervention program, providing essential services and support to help every learner succeed. In partnership with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Mountain View also offers cultural instruction, tutoring, and behavior support. At Mountain View, everyone has a place.
Family and Community Engagement
Guest Speakers
Ice Cream Social
One School One Book
Iditaread Bingo for Books
Talent Show
Music and Band Concerts
Annual T-Shirt Contest
Community Readers
Career Day
Fall Carnival
School Climate and Mindset Key Data
The 2024 Climate and Mindset Survey at Mountain View Elementary reflects a strong, supportive school environment. An overwhelming 98% of students report caring about their community, 91% feel their teachers genuinely care about their well-being, and 90% feel encouraged to do their best. These results underscore our culture of motivation and appreciation.
Overall school climate remains positive, with 89% of students stating that adults treat them with respect, 88% feeling the school is welcoming to them and their families, and over 83% feeling safe and treated fairly. Mountain View remains committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and secure environment for all.
Social-emotional learning plays a vital role in our school community. Eighty-six percent of students report learning to respect differing opinions, 82% feel they get along well with peers from diverse backgrounds, and nearly 80% celebrate each other’s successes—demonstrating the strength of our focus on empathy, relationship-building, and life skills.
The survey also highlights students’ strong sense of purpose and optimism: 91% report working hard toward their goals, 90% believe they will graduate from high school, and nearly 90% understand their strengths and challenges while actively setting goals. Mountain View students are confident, motivated, and well-prepared for future success.
Goals for the Year
- By May 2025, we will ensure that 70 percent of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students who are present for 90% or more of the school year will score above the 21st percentile in NWEA MAP Reading; 70% of Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade students who are present for 90% or more of the school year will perform at or above benchmark on their mCLASS Composite score by May 2025.
- By May 2025, we will ensure that 70 percent of all students who are present for 90% or more of the school year fall in the tier I placement (on or above grade level) on their Spring i-Ready diagnostic assessment.
- By May 2025, all instructional staff will be trained in the Zones of Regulation and will consistently implement the curriculum with their class at least once per week.
The Joy of Learning
