Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Diamond Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Diamond Elementary School serves a 150-square-mile area in the southwest part of Blue Diamond, NV, with typical drive times of 10 to 15 minutes and distances averaging 6.9 miles to the zone edge, extending up to 10.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Diamond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blue Diamond Elementary School's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Diamond Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Diamond Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 684 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2004–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Diamond Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Diamond Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Blue Diamond Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Diamond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Decker C H Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Blue Diamond Elementary School?
35 students attend Blue Diamond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blue Diamond Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Diamond Elementary School?
Blue Diamond Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Diamond Elementary School offer ?
Blue Diamond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Diamond Elementary School part of?
Blue Diamond Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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