Excellent
#70 of 691 schools in NV
Top 10% in state
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Elko, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1031 Railroad St Ste 107, Elko, NV 89801
- Math 56% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Elko Institute for Academic Achievement 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elko), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,777
Median home value
$278,700
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar School 2Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Nevada Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Southside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 354 | 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.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #9 of 75
- District spending per student
- $7,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is a public elementary school in Elko, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
What grades does Elko Institute for Academic Achievement serve?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elko Institute for Academic Achievement rank in NV?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks #70 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Elko Institute for Academic Achievement's MySchoolScout rating?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elko Institute for Academic Achievement a charter school?
Yes, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Elko Institute for Academic Achievement a Title I school?
No, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
100.0% of students at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Elko County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (775) 738-3422
- Area population (ZIP 89801)
- 26,070
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 89801; 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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