Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School serves 10 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School's student population of 10 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
79%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School?
10 students attend Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School?
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School offer ?
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School part of?
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School is part of Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School District.
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