Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tonopah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonopah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tonopah Elementary School's student population of 128 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Tonopah Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonopah Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#531 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
45%
Black
1%
12%
White
74%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonopah Elementary School's ranking?
Tonopah Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Tonopah Elementary School often compared to?
Tonopah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Tonopah Elementary School?
128 students attend Tonopah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tonopah Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonopah Elementary School?
Tonopah Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Tonopah Elementary School offer ?
Tonopah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonopah Elementary School part of?
Tonopah Elementary School is part of Nye School District.
School Reviews
2 3/20/2011
The school is old and falling down. The principal is lazy. The classes are over crowded because they closed Silver Rim and made all of the kids go to this school. There is hardly any extracurricular activities left. They have cut everything. If you have no choice but to live in Tonopah, I suggest home school. This school will make you children fall behind.
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