- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elko, NV
Independence Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Independence Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320012000131
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Valley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 5
- students enrolled
Independence Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Independence Valley Elementary School grew from 5 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (+60.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 320012000131 · Elko, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
5 enr · 5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Independence Valley Elementary School grew from 5 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (+60.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Independence Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 5
Independence Valley Elementary School
5 students
What this shows Independence Valley Elementary School reports 5 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Valley Elementary School compares
Independence Valley 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 76% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
5
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 2% in Nevada - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$13,020
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 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Independence Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~5 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Independence Valley Elementary School?
Independence Valley Elementary School has 5 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elko, NV. CCD year-over-year: 5 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Valley Elementary School is 5:1, which is 76% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Independence Valley Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Elko, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Valley Elementary School?
Independence Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Independence Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Valley Elementary School ranks #3 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 Elko County School District?
Besides Independence Valley Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.