Eliza Pierce Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Eliza Pierce Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
229 students

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
9%
1%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
29%
46%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
12%
White
60%
26%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.55

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
81%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Eliza Pierce Elementary School?
229 students attend Eliza Pierce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Eliza Pierce Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eliza Pierce Elementary School?
Eliza Pierce Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eliza Pierce Elementary School offer ?
Eliza Pierce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Eliza Pierce Elementary School part of?
Eliza Pierce Elementary School is part of Lander School District.

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