Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tonopah 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonopah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tonopah Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tonopah 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 Tonopah Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#477 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
76%
29%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonopah Elementary School's ranking?
Tonopah Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Tonopah Elementary School often compared to?
Tonopah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School, J G Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Tonopah Elementary School?
156 students attend Tonopah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Tonopah Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Tonopah Elementary School offer ?
Tonopah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tonopah Elementary School part of?
Tonopah Elementary School is part of Nye County School District.
School Reviews
2 3/20/2011
The school is old and falling down. The principal is lazy. The classes are over crowded because they closed Silver Rim and made all of the kids go to this school. There is hardly any extracurricular activities left. They have cut everything. If you have no choice but to live in Tonopah, I suggest home school. This school will make you children fall behind.
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