West Wendover Elementary School

West Wendover Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Wendover, Nevada, serving 448 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Elko School District, which is ranked 8 out of 12 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to the Elko School District and the state of Nevada in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the SBAC assessments over the past several years. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall mathematics proficiency was 33.9%, compared to 28.6% for the Elko district and 35.4% for the state, while its overall reading proficiency was 35.4%, compared to 33.7% for the Elko district and 45.6% for the state. The school's performance has been particularly low for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

West Wendover Elementary School has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.6% to 33.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. This high chronic absenteeism rate likely contributes to the school's academic underperformance, as regular attendance is crucial for student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.76% to 100% over the past few years, indicating that the majority of the school's student population comes from low-income families, which can present additional challenges in terms of access to resources and support for learning.