Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lahontan 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 66%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lahontan Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lahontan Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
(13-14)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
23%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
58%
29%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NV state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% NV state average).
How many students attend Lahontan Elementary School?
477 students attend Lahontan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lahontan Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lahontan Elementary School offer ?
Lahontan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lahontan Elementary School part of?
Lahontan Elementary School is part of Churchill County School District.
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