Mountain View Whisman

District Overview
Situated in a small city setting within the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan area, the Mountain View Whisman School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 1400 Montecito Ave. in Mountain View, California. Serving a diverse population of 4,644 students across 12 operational schools, the district focuses on early childhood and adolescent development by offering comprehensive instruction from kindergarten through eighth grade. The student body reflects a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds, primarily comprising Hispanic, Asian, White, and multiracial students, creating an engaging and multicultural learning community for families in Silicon Valley.

To support its elementary and middle school programs, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling nearly 1,098 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality and student growth are anchored by approximately 480 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by 86 instructional aides and more than 531 support staff dedicated to school operations, student wellness, and administrative leadership. According to federal educational metrics for the 2024–2025 academic year, Mountain View Whisman stands as a well-resourced district structured to foster academic foundation and personal achievement before students transition to high school. Parents, students, and researchers can explore further details through the district's website at www.mvwsd.org or by reaching out to the main office directly at (650) 526-3552.
12
Total Schools
4,644
Total Students
480.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View Whisman
Demographic Student Count
White1,056
Hispanic1,796
Black46
Asian1,142
Two or More584
American Indian2
Pacific Islander18
  • Hispanic
    1,796 (38.7%)
  • Asian
    1,142 (24.6%)
  • White
    1,056 (22.7%)
  • Two or More
    584 (12.6%)
  • Black
    46 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    18 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mountain View Whisman
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle2
High0
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:12
Students:4,644*
Teachers (FTE):480.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.7
Schools in Mountain View Whisman
Found 12 Schools