For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 89 students in Esmeralda School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
51爆料s in Esmeralda School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
4 Schools
778 Schools
# Students
89 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
34:1
District Rank
Esmeralda School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
26%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
45%
# Black Students
2 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
43 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
48%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
4
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
1
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
4
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
2
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,041
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,045 is higher than the state median of $12,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,011 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,045
$12,071
Spending / Student
$34,011
$12,233
Best Esmeralda School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esmeralda Virtual High School
Alternative School
Mm11 Hwy 264
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-6382
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-6382
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Esmeralda School District?
Esmeralda School District manages 4 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Esmeralda School District?
Esmeralda School District is ranked #19 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Esmeralda School District?
48% of Esmeralda School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esmeralda School District?
Esmeralda School District has a student/teacher ratio of 34:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Esmeralda School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,011 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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