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#282 of 691 schools in NV
Top 41% in state
Mt Charleston Elementary School
School · Nye · Pahrump, NV
A Nye school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1521 E Idaho St, Pahrump, NV 89048
- Math 74% proficient (2010)
- Reading 63% proficient (2010)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Charleston Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2009, reaching 69% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 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
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Where Mt Charleston 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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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
$55,747
Median home value
$292,400
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89048; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J G Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Floyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Amargosa Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 97 | Compare → |
| Beatty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 61 | 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.
Nye
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #6 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Charleston Elementary School is listed in Nye; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Charleston Elementary School
Mt Charleston Elementary School is a public school in Pahrump, NV, part of Nye, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Charleston Elementary School
What grades does Mt Charleston Elementary School serve?
Mt Charleston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Mt Charleston Elementary School?
Mt Charleston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Charleston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Charleston Elementary School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Charleston Elementary School rank in NV?
Mt Charleston Elementary School ranks #282 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Mt Charleston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Charleston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mt Charleston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Charleston Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Mt Charleston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mt Charleston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Charleston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mt Charleston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Charleston Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mt Charleston 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Nye County
- Phone
- (775) 727-7892
- Area population (ZIP 89048)
- 25,473
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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.
- 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 89048; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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