Enrollment
31
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pahrump, NV
Pathways Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320036000852
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Pahrump · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Pahrump, NV.
School address
District: Nye County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320036000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pathways Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pathways Elementary School
Pathways Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Pahrump, Nevada, enrolling 31 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 93% of Nevada schools and 51% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Nevada schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 31 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students) and Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students) alongside Pathways Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pathways Elementary School compares
Pathways Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 51% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 93% in Nevada - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nye County School District, which includes Pathways Elementary School.
$14,127
Per student
-14%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 79.3%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pathways Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J G Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathways Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pathways Elementary School
How many students attend Pathways Elementary School?
Pathways Elementary School has 31 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pahrump, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School is 31:1, which is 51% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathways Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Pathways Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Elementary School?
Pathways Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pathways Elementary School rank among public schools in Pahrump?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Pahrump, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pahrump on the city page.
Is Pathways Elementary School a good school?
Pathways Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nye County School District?
Besides Pathways Elementary School, Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students), Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students), and Floyd Elementary School (578 students). See the Nye County School District district page for the complete list.
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