Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Natchez 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Natchez Elementary School serves the southern part of Wadsworth, NV, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 755.3 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school reaching nearly 52 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natchez Elementary School's student population of 121 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Natchez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natchez Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#655 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
73%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
46%
Black
n/a
12%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchez Elementary School's ranking?
Natchez Elementary School is ranked #655 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Natchez Elementary School?
121 students attend Natchez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Natchez Elementary School students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natchez Elementary School?
Natchez Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Natchez Elementary School offer ?
Natchez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Natchez Elementary School part of?
Natchez Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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