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#53 of 691 schools in NV

Top 8% in state

Pahranagat Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Lincoln · Alamo, NV

A Lincoln elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 170, Alamo, NV 89001

  • Math 44% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.2% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$16,711
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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

42.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Pahranagat Valley 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,543

Median home value

$194,700

Median rent

$738/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

1.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Lincoln

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Caliente Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–6Not available82Compare →
Panaca Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–6Not available202Compare →
Pioche Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–6Not available61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lincoln

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$16,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is listed in Lincoln; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pahranagat Valley Elementary School

Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alamo, NV, part of Lincoln, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pahranagat Valley Elementary School

What grades does Pahranagat Valley Elementary School serve?

Pahranagat Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?

Pahranagat Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pahranagat Valley Elementary School rank in NV?

Pahranagat Valley Elementary School ranks #53 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Pahranagat Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pahranagat Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pahranagat Valley Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pahranagat Valley Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pahranagat Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

42.5% of students at Pahranagat Valley 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 – 5th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
Area population (ZIP 89001)
1,045
Area median age
45.5
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 89001; 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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