- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elko, NV
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
Federal NCES profile for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100784Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.2:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+112 students YoY
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+56.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+112 students YoY 320000100784 · Elko, NV Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
398 enr · 44.2:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+56.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school 398
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
398 students
What this shows Elko Institute for Academic Achievement reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elko Institute for Academic Achievement compares
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement 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 | 44.2:1 | ▲ 116% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 58% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
44.2:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 97% in Nevada - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elko Institute for Academic Achievement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elko Institute for Academic Achievement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Elko
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
How many students attend Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elko, NV. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is 44.2:1, which is 116% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 182% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
32.0% of students at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
The largest demographic group at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Elko, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement 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).
How does Elko Institute for Academic Achievement rank among elementary schools in Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Elko, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elko on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.