Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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-5
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Zephyr Cove Elementary School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zephyr Cove Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#81 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
19%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
69%
28%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zephyr Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Zephyr Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Zephyr Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacks Valley Elementary School, Pinon Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
149 students attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Zephyr Cove Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Zephyr Cove Elementary School offer ?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zephyr Cove Elementary School part of?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.
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