Battle Mountain Elementary School

Battle Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Battle Mountain, Nevada, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 438 students. The school is part of the Lander School District, which is ranked 9 out of 12 districts in Nevada and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite increased spending per student, from $9,106 in 2018-2019 to $13,752 in 2021-2022, Battle Mountain Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the SBAC assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 25.9%, compared to the state average of 35.4% and the Lander district average of 15%. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rate for all grades was 27.5%, compared to the state average of 45.6% and the Lander district average of 19.7%. The school's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 83 out of 328 Nevada elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 336 out of 379 in 2024-2025, a rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.6% to 36.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.9% to 47.73% over the past few years, suggesting that the school serves a population with a lower socioeconomic status. While the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with stronger performance for special education students, the overall academic challenges faced by Battle Mountain Elementary School indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.