Goldfield Elementary School

5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Goldfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in NV
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Goldfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Goldfield Elementary School's student population of 33 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
33 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Goldfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldfield Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
#227 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
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21-39%
26%
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40-59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
3%
44%
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Black
6%
12%
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White
82%
29%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goldfield Elementary School's ranking?
Goldfield Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Goldfield Elementary School?
33 students attend Goldfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Goldfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Goldfield Elementary School offer ?
Goldfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Goldfield Elementary School part of?
Goldfield Elementary School is part of Esmeralda County School District.

School Reviews

5   2/9/2024
The teachers here really care about the children and their academic success. The size of the classrooms allows for a lot of one-on-one interaction between the teachers and students and is a great benefit to our children.
- Posted by Parent - Misty

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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