West Wendover Elementary School
West Wendover Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
West Wendover Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
West Wendover Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 574 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Wendover Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Wendover Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #627 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 43% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 22% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elko County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Wendover Elementary School is West Wendover High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Wendover Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anna Smith School (2.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Wendover West Wendover High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 302 students10
0.1 miles
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940 0.1 9-12 302 - West Wendover West Wendover Junior High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 176 students10
0.1 miles
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940 0.1 7-8 176 - Wendover Anna Smith School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 213 students10
2.3 miles
731 North Aria, 731 N Aria
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-0470 2.3 K-6 213 - Wendover Wendover High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 188 students10
2.3 miles
110 Wildcat Blvd, 110 Wildcat
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-2343 2.3 7-12 188 - Ibapah Ibapah School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 36 students10
48.4 miles
116 Eagles Nest, Po Box 6087
Ibapah, UT 84034
(435) 234-1113 48.4 K-6 36
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