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#468 of 691 schools in NV

Jackpot Elementary School

Elementary School · Elko · Jackpot, NV

An Elko elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 463, Jackpot, NV 89825

  • Math 28% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,020
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Jackpot Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

74.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jackpot 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$63,560

Median rent

$712/mo

College educated

10.8%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Elko

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Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–4Not available354Compare →
Spring Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–5Not available411Compare →
Wells Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–6Not available153Compare →

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
#18 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

Jackpot Elementary School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackpot Elementary School

Jackpot Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackpot, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackpot Elementary School

What grades does Jackpot Elementary School serve?

Jackpot Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Jackpot Elementary School?

Jackpot Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackpot Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackpot Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackpot Elementary School rank in NV?

Jackpot Elementary School ranks #468 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Jackpot Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackpot Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Jackpot Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackpot Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jackpot Elementary School a charter school?

No, Jackpot Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jackpot Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jackpot Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackpot Elementary School?

74.3% of students at Jackpot 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
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Elko County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 89825)
1,429
Area median age
30.2
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 89825; 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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