- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caliente, NV
Caliente Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caliente Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320027000166
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caliente Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 87
- students enrolled
Caliente Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Caliente Elementary School grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 320027000166 · Caliente, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 14.5:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Panaca Elementary School (193 students)
Caliente Elementary School grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Caliente Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panaca Element
Panaca Elementary School
193 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
161 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
151 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley High School
90 students
- This school
Caliente Elementary School
87 students
- Meadow Valley 77
Meadow Valley Middle School
77 students
What this shows Caliente Elementary School reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caliente Elementary School compares
Caliente Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 45% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 18% in Nevada - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Caliente Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $16,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caliente Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caliente Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Caliente
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caliente Elementary School
How many students attend Caliente Elementary School?
Caliente Elementary School has 87 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caliente, NV. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caliente Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caliente Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caliente Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Caliente Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caliente Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caliente Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Caliente, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caliente Elementary School?
Caliente Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District?
Besides Caliente Elementary School, Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students), Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students), and Lincoln County High School (151 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.