Jhone M. Ebert Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://doe.nv.gov/about/executive-team/
Jhone M. Ebert Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://doe.nv.gov/about/executive-team/
At the time, the proficiency level in the district was 14.3%, 5.7% less than the state's average of 20%.
There were 10,161 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, 2.2% more than the year before.
Across the state, Nye County School District had the highest percentage growth in enrollment during the 2022-23 school year, increasing by 4.8% from 5,577 to 5,842 students. Meanwhile, Mineral County School District saw the smallest percentage growth, changing by 0.2%, increasing from 607 to 608 students.
Elko County School District roughly covers schools within Elko County and has a main office in Elko.
Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) are used to evaluate students' proficiency in core subjects like mathematics, English Language arts, and Science.
Although Nevada has seen some significant relief in chronic absenteeism since the pandemic, numbers are still high. In the 2023-24 school year, the state reported an improvement of roughly 10% in the number of chronically absent students. However, more than a quarter of students (25.9%) were chronically absent from classes. This mirrors a national trend, with estimates suggesting the number of chronically absent students in the U.S. has grown to over 16 million compared to pre-pandemic data.
Elko County School District: Science CRT Performance in 2022-23 School Year
| Year | Students who meet standard (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 9.9% | 4.4% | 10,161 |
Alerts Sign-up