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#54 of 691 schools in NV

Top 8% in state

Panaca Elementary School

Elementary School · Lincoln · Panaca, NV

A Lincoln elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 307, Panaca, NV 89042

  • Math 52% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.4% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$16,711
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Panaca Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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

36.6%

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 Panaca 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$70,568

Median home value

$280,600

Median rent

$902/mo

College educated

31.3%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89042; 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 →
Pahranagat Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–5Not available167Compare →
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
#4 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

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

About Panaca Elementary School

Panaca Elementary School is a public elementary school in Panaca, NV, part of Lincoln, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Panaca Elementary School

What grades does Panaca Elementary School serve?

Panaca Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Panaca Elementary School?

Panaca Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Panaca Elementary School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Panaca Elementary School rank in NV?

Panaca Elementary School ranks #54 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Panaca Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Panaca 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 Panaca Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Panaca Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Panaca Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Panaca Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

36.6% of students at Panaca 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 – 6th
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 89042)
1,334
Area median age
31.4
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 89042; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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