Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mound Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in NV)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mound Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mound Valley Elementary School's student population of 9 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mound Valley Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
46%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
27%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Mound Valley Elementary School?
9 students attend Mound Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mound Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mound Valley Elementary School?
Mound Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mound Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mound Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mound Valley Elementary School part of?
Mound Valley Elementary School is part of Elko School District.
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