Caliente Elementary School

Caliente Elementary School is a public school in Caliente, Nevada, serving students in prekindergarten through sixth grade. With an enrollment of 82 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, the school delivers a tightly focused learning environment where individual attention is built into the structure. The school earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with academic and growth scores of 9.3 and 9.5 respectively.

Those numbers reflect real performance: Caliente Elementary ranks 3rd out of 689 public schools in Nevada and 3rd out of 414 elementary schools statewide. It outperforms 100% of Nevada public schools on combined metrics, a standing that places it among a very small group of schools in the state. For families in the Caliente area, the local picture is equally clear.

It holds the top position among the two public schools serving the community. Parents comparing options across the region will find few elementary schools — at any grade level, in any district — that post results like these. The combination of strong academic scores and high growth marks signals that students are not just performing well on a single measure; they are consistently making gains year over year.

With an enrollment of 82 students, Caliente Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Caliente Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.