Very Good
#254 of 691 schools in NV
Top 37% in state
Spring Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Elko · Spring Creek, NV
An Elko elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 East Licht Parkway, Spring Creek, NV 89815
- Math 36% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Creek Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Spring Creek 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average331/100K
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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
$103,691
Median home value
$310,100
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89815; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Liberty Peak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Sage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Grammar School 2Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elko
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Spring Creek Elementary School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Creek Elementary School
Spring Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Creek, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Creek Elementary School
What grades does Spring Creek Elementary School serve?
Spring Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary School?
Spring Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Creek Elementary School rank in NV?
Spring Creek Elementary School ranks #254 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Spring Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Spring Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Creek Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spring Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spring Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spring Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Creek Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Spring Creek 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
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elko County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (775) 753-6881
- Area population (ZIP 89815)
- 15,707
- Area average commute
- 41.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 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 89815; 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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