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#430 of 691 schools in NV
Schurz Elementary
Elementary School · Mineral · Schurz, NV
A Mineral elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 70, Schurz, NV 89427
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schurz Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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).
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 Schurz Elementary 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,896
Median home value
$86,500
Median rent
$575/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Mineral
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 302 | 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.
Mineral
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schurz Elementary is listed in Mineral; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schurz Elementary
Schurz Elementary is a public elementary school in Schurz, NV, part of Mineral, serving approximately 76 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schurz Elementary
What grades does Schurz Elementary serve?
Schurz Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Schurz Elementary?
Schurz Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schurz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schurz Elementary is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schurz Elementary rank in NV?
Schurz Elementary ranks #430 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Schurz Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Schurz Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Schurz Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schurz Elementary has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Schurz Elementary a charter school?
No, Schurz Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schurz Elementary a Title I school?
No, Schurz Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schurz Elementary?
100.0% of students at Schurz Elementary 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
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mineral County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (775) 773-2323
- Area population (ZIP 89427)
- 976
- Area median age
- 31.5
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.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 89427; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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