Eureka Elementary School
Tel:
(775) 237-5700
Eureka Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Eureka Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eureka Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Eureka Elementary School's student population of 154 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 154 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eureka Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Eureka Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #125 out of 660 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 43% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 85% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eureka County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Eureka Elementary School is Eureka County High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Duckwater Elementary School (41.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eureka Eureka County High School Grades: 7-12 | 96 students
0.4 miles
#1 Vandal Way
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361 0.4 7-12 96 - Duckwater Duckwater Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 10 students
41.9 miles
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277 41.9 PK-5 10 - Duckwater Duckwater Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 4 students
41.9 miles
2 Duckwater Rd.
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277 41.9 6-8 4 - Duckwater Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 17 students
45.2 miles
509 Duckwater Falls Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0126 45.2 K-8 17 - Ely Steptoe Valley Adult Education Alternative School
Grades: AE
59.9 miles
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999 59.9 AE n/a
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