Serving 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Goldfield 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goldfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Goldfield Elementary School's student population of 22 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Goldfield 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 Goldfield Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#484 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
73%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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 Goldfield Elementary School's ranking?
Goldfield Elementary School is ranked #484 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Goldfield Elementary School often compared to?
Goldfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tonopah Elementary School, Silver Peak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Goldfield Elementary School?
22 students attend Goldfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Goldfield Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goldfield Elementary School?
Goldfield Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Goldfield Elementary School offer ?
Goldfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goldfield Elementary School part of?
Goldfield Elementary School is part of Esmeralda School District.
School Reviews
5 2/9/2024
The teachers here really care about the children and their academic success. The size of the classrooms allows for a lot of one-on-one interaction between the teachers and students and is a great benefit to our children.
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