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#428 of 691 schools in NV
Carlin Elementary School
Elementary School · Elko · Carlin, NV
An Elko elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 730, Carlin, NV 89822
- Math 22% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlin Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average331/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,815
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$1,211/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Elko
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Peak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 644 | Compare → |
| Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 354 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 411 | Compare → |
| Wells Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elko
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #15 of 28
- District spending per student
- $13,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlin Elementary School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlin Elementary School
Carlin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carlin, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlin Elementary School
What grades does Carlin Elementary School serve?
Carlin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Carlin Elementary School?
Carlin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlin Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlin Elementary School rank in NV?
Carlin Elementary School ranks #428 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Carlin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlin Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carlin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carlin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carlin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlin Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Carlin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Elko County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (775) 754-6317
- Area population (ZIP 89822)
- 2,071
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89822; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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