Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Floyd Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Floyd Elementary School serves the southern part of Pahrump, NV, covering an attendance area of approximately 28.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Floyd Elementary School's student population of 578 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Floyd Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#298 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd Elementary School's ranking?
Floyd Elementary School is ranked #298 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Floyd Elementary School often compared to?
Floyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hafen Elementary School, J G Johnson Elementary School, Manse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Floyd Elementary School?
578 students attend Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Floyd Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floyd Elementary School?
Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floyd Elementary School offer ?
Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd Elementary School part of?
Floyd Elementary School is part of Nye School District.
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