Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Goldfield 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,125
Median home value
$110,500
Median rent
$577/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Esmeralda
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
| Silver Peak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 11 | 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.
Esmeralda
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $35,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goldfield Elementary School is listed in Esmeralda; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goldfield Elementary School
Goldfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dyer, NV, part of Esmeralda, serving approximately 22 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goldfield Elementary School
What grades does Goldfield Elementary School serve?
Goldfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Goldfield Elementary School?
Goldfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldfield Elementary School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Goldfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goldfield Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Goldfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Goldfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goldfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Goldfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goldfield Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Goldfield 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Esmeralda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (775) 485-3215
- Area population (ZIP 89010)
- 355
- Area median age
- 55.3
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 89010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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