Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carlin 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carlin Elementary School serves the southwest part of the Carlin, NV school district, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 674.9 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 38.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlin Elementary School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carlin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlin Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#609 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
75%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlin Elementary School's ranking?
Carlin Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 684 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Carlin Elementary School?
183 students attend Carlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carlin Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlin Elementary School?
Carlin Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carlin Elementary School offer ?
Carlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlin Elementary School part of?
Carlin Elementary School is part of Elko School District.
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