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#318 of 691 schools in NV
Top 46% in state
Tonopah Elementary School
Elementary School · Nye · Tonopah, NV
A Nye elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1749, Tonopah, NV 89049
- Math 19% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tonopah Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
100%
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 Tonopah 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 34Car-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
$36,570
Median home value
$182,300
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Nye
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | 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 → |
| Floyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 547 | Compare → |
| Manse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 514 | 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
- #7 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
Tonopah Elementary School is listed in Nye; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tonopah Elementary School
Tonopah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tonopah, NV, part of Nye, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tonopah Elementary School
What grades does Tonopah Elementary School serve?
Tonopah Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tonopah Elementary School?
Tonopah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tonopah Elementary School rank in NV?
Tonopah Elementary School ranks #318 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Tonopah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tonopah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Tonopah Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tonopah Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tonopah Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tonopah Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tonopah Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tonopah Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tonopah Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Tonopah 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
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nye County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (775) 482-6644
- Area population (ZIP 89049)
- 2,711
- Area median age
- 53.6
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 89049; 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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