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Esmeralda School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 75 students in Esmeralda School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Esmeralda School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
4 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
75 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Esmeralda School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
26%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
38%
46%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
53%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,213 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,360 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,213
$12,205
Spending / Student
$40,360
$12,370
Best Esmeralda School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Peak Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Galena St.
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Esmeralda Virtual High School
Alternative School
Mm11 Hwy 264
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Esmeralda School District?
Esmeralda School District manages 4 public schools serving 75 students.
What is the rank of Esmeralda School District?
Esmeralda School District is ranked #13 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Esmeralda School District?
53% of Esmeralda School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esmeralda School District?
Esmeralda School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Esmeralda School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,360 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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