Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Owyhee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owyhee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Owyhee Elementary School's student population of 173 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owyhee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owyhee Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
18:1
American Indian
84%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
1%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owyhee Elementary School's ranking?
Owyhee Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Owyhee Elementary School?
173 students attend Owyhee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Owyhee Elementary School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owyhee Elementary School?
Owyhee Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Owyhee Elementary School offer ?
Owyhee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Owyhee Elementary School part of?
Owyhee Elementary School is part of Elko County School District.
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