Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pathways 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pathways Elementary School's student population of 31 students has grown by 1450% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pathways 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 Pathways Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#622 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
36%
44%
Black
13%
12%
White
48%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
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)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathways Elementary School's ranking?
Pathways Elementary School is ranked #622 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Pathways Elementary School?
31 students attend Pathways Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pathways Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways Elementary School?
Pathways Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pathways Elementary School offer ?
Pathways Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pathways Elementary School part of?
Pathways Elementary School is part of Nye County School District.
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