- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonopah, NV
Tonopah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tonopah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320036000194
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonopah Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tonopah · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonopah Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, NV.
School address
District: Nye County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320036000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Tonopah Elementary School shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-24.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 320036000194 · Tonopah, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 14:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students)
Tonopah Elementary School shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-24.7%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Tonopah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pahrump Valley
Pahrump Valley High School
1,333 students
- Rosemary Clark
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
1,030 students
- Floyd Elementa
Floyd Elementary School
578 students
- Manse Elementa
Manse Elementary School
535 students
- J G Johnson El 502
J G Johnson Elementary School
502 students
- This school 140
Tonopah Elementary School
140 students
What this shows Tonopah Elementary School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonopah Elementary School compares
Tonopah Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 32% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 15% in Nevada - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,075
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Tonopah Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Nye County School District reports $14,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonopah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J G Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonopah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tonopah Elementary School
How many students attend Tonopah Elementary School?
Tonopah Elementary School has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonopah, NV. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Elementary School is 14:1, which is 32% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 11% 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 Tonopah Elementary School?
97.6% of students at Tonopah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonopah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tonopah Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Tonopah, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonopah Elementary School?
Tonopah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Tonopah Elementary School rank among public schools in Tonopah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nye County School District?
Besides Tonopah 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.