Mountain Gap Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Huntsville, AL Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Huntsville, AL SchoolScore™ C (61)
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Mountain Gap Elementary School
Huntsville, AL 35803
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (61)
341
Students
19.8
Teachers
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
(256)428-7360
Phone
http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Website

Mountain Gap Elementary School is a public school administered by the Huntsville City district in Huntsville, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 341 students enrolled; a 17.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
341.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 30% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.22:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
31.4%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 46% better
School Details
School Name
Mountain Gap Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010180000642
State School ID
AL-159-0260
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
821 Mountain Gap Road SE
City
Huntsville
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35803
County
Madison County
Metro Area
Huntsville, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01007
State Leg. Lower
01020
Latitude
34.62562
Longitude
-86.54724
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
341
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.8
Teachers FTE
📐
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 107 31.4%
Not Applicable 107 31.4%
District Info
District Name
Huntsville City
LEAID
0101800
State LEA ID
AL-159
Phone
(256)428-6812
Website
http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Huntsville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$434,199K
Federal Revenue
$60,470K
State Revenue
$171,402K
Local Revenue
$202,327K
Total Expenditure
$350,970K
Instruction Exp.
$166,994K
Support Services
$131,193K
Other Current Exp.
$14,380K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mountain Gap Elementary School

1
Mountain Gap Middle School
Huntsville · Middle
0 mi
2
Challenger Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
1 mi
3
Challenger Middle School
Huntsville · Middle
1 mi
4
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
1.3 mi
5
Virgil Grissom High School
Huntsville · High
2 mi
6
Farley Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
2.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mountain Gap Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mountain Gap Elementary School?
341 students are enrolled at Mountain Gap Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mountain Gap Elementary School have?
Mountain Gap Elementary School has 19.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Mountain Gap Elementary School serve?
Mountain Gap Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Mountain Gap Elementary School a charter school?
Mountain Gap Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mountain Gap Elementary School located in?
Mountain Gap Elementary School is located in the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Mountain Gap Elementary School belong to?
Mountain Gap Elementary School is part of the Huntsville City school district.
How much does Huntsville City spend per student?
The Huntsville City district spends approximately $1,029,237,537 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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