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Mountain View Elementary School

400 GIBBEL RD HARRISBURG PA 17112

About Mountain View Elementary School

Mountain View Elementary School in Harrisburg, PA, is a top-performing public K–5 school located in a large suburban setting, enrolling 395 students. Ranked #553 among Pennsylvania elementary schools, it boasts a strong overall score of 65.28/100. The school outperforms district and state averages with 47% math and 57% reading proficiency. With a 13:1 student–teacher ratio, Mountain View employs 30 certified teachers and one full-time counselor. The school is highly inclusive, with 35% minority enrollment and 99% of students economically disadvantaged. It ranks #6 in the Central Dauphin School District, reflecting consistent academic performance. Recognized for exceeding expectations, Mountain View prepares students well for future academic success in a supportive and diverse environment.

Mountain View Elementary School Contact Information

Address

400 GIBBEL RD HARRISBURG PA 17112

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Phone

(717) 657-8585

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
395
Total Students
$76265
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 129 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mountain View Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 64.8%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic 6.1%
Black 9.1%
Two+ Races 8.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
64.8%
Asian
10.4%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
9.1%
Two+ Races
8.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 395
45.8%
181 Female
54.2%
214 Male

Student Population

395 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Parents on local Facebook groups have praised Mountain View Elementary for its excellent teacher-parent communication and nurturing, supportive learning environment.

FAQ

Q. What makes Chamber Hill Elementary School unique? A. Chamber Hill Elementary School is special because it focuses on students' academic success and character growth. Q. Does Chamber Hill Elementary School have tech programs? A. Yes, it uses current tech to improve learning for all grades. Q. How diverse is the student population? A. The school values diversity, with students coming from different cultures and economic situations. Q. Are there summer or after-school activities? A. The school has programs before and after school to help students keep learning. Q. What resources are available to parents? A. Chamber Hill provides workshops, online resources, and consistent updates, so parents can stay involved in their children's education.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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