Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacks Valley 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jacks Valley Elementary School serves the northwest part of Carson City, NV, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 48.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jacks Valley Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jacks Valley 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 Jacks Valley Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#210 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacks Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Jacks Valley Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Jacks Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Jacks Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Jacks Valley Elementary School?
364 students attend Jacks Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jacks Valley Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacks Valley Elementary School?
Jacks Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jacks Valley Elementary School offer ?
Jacks Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacks Valley Elementary School part of?
Jacks Valley Elementary School is part of Douglas School District.
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