Natchez Elementary School
Tel:
(775)351-1902
- Natchez Elementary School serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 67%.
Top Placements
Natchez Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Natchez Elementary School's student population of 161 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Natchez Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Natchez Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #595 out of 620 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 89% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 42% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 7% | 33% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Natchez Elementary School is Fernley High School (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Silverland Middle School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fernley Elementary School (3.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fernley Fernley Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 444 students
3.2 miles
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775)575-3420 3.2 PK-4 444 - Fernley Fernley Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 592 students
4.7 miles
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775)575-3390 4.7 5-6 592 - Fernley Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 589 students
4.8 miles
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775)575-3414 4.8 PK-4 589 - Fernley Silverland Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 557 students
6.1 miles
1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775)575-1575 6.1 7-8 557 - Fernley Fernley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1007 students
8.6 miles
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775)575-3400 8.6 9-12 1007
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