Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pahranagat Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School's student population of 167 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pahranagat Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?
167 students attend Pahranagat Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pahranagat Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Pahranagat Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pahranagat Valley Elementary School part of?
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.
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