Schools in Elko, NV

The city of Elko, Nevada is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and face a range of challenges, from high poverty rates to low academic performance in some cases.

One standout school in the Elko area is the Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, a public charter school that consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state. This school had significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Southside Elementary, which also exceeded the district and state averages in these key metrics. In contrast, Northside Elementary and Grammar School 2 had lower proficiency rates, falling below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals some concerning trends across the Elko school district, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and wide disparities in per-student spending, from $9,022 at the Elko Institute for Academic Achievement to $16,291 at Independence Valley Elementary. These factors likely contribute to the overall underperformance of the district compared to state averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success.