Mt Charleston Elementary School serves 196 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 74%
- Reading Proficiency: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Charleston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mt Charleston Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt Charleston Elementary School is 0.66, 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)
(10-11)74%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
34%
44%
Black
6%
12%
White
47%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NV state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% NV state average).
How many students attend Mt Charleston Elementary School?
196 students attend Mt Charleston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mt Charleston Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Charleston Elementary School?
Mt Charleston Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mt Charleston Elementary School offer ?
Mt Charleston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mt Charleston Elementary School part of?
Mt Charleston Elementary School is part of Nye County School District.
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