Denio is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, Nevada, along the Oregon state line in the United States. The Denio post office was originally north of the state line in Harney County, Oregon, but the residents moved the building into Nevada in the mid-20th century.
Serving 6 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Denio ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in NV)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denio's student population of 6 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denio is 0.29, 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)
(20-21)<50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Denio?
6 students attend Denio.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Denio students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denio?
Denio has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Denio offer ?
Denio offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denio part of?
Denio is part of Humboldt School District.
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