Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dyer 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dyer Elementary School's student population of 45 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Dyer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dyer Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
19:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
45%
Black
5%
12%
White
27%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
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 is Dyer Elementary School's ranking?
Dyer Elementary School is ranked #552 out of 692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Dyer Elementary School?
45 students attend Dyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dyer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dyer Elementary School?
Dyer Elementary School has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Dyer Elementary School offer ?
Dyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dyer Elementary School part of?
Dyer Elementary School is part of Esmeralda School District.
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