Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

Q: Is Elko Institute for Academic Achievement a good school?

Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks 46 th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Elko, Nevada, part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district. The school has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 292nd out of 388 Nevada elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 46th out of 377 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elko Institute for Academic Achievement consistently outperforms the state and its district in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics (59.4%) and SBAC Reading (62.9%) for all grades are significantly higher than the Elko state (32.6% and 41.3%, respectively) and district (45% and 54.1%, respectively) averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in higher grade levels, with 8th-grade students achieving 68.4% proficiency in Mathematics and 68.4% in Reading, compared to the state's 23.7% and 37.9%, respectively.

Despite having a more diverse student population compared to the nearby public schools in the Elko district, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement maintains strong academic performance. The school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (43.65% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby public schools, yet it continues to excel academically, suggesting effective strategies to support the learning and growth of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801

(775) 738-3422

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,022

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 197

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

26.9%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 12^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Hispanic (26.9%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is 21.8, which is the 6^th best among 34 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Elko Institute for Academic Achievement employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is $9,022, which is the 4^th highest among 34 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elko Institute for Academic Achievement was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Elko Institute for Academic Achievement 5^th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Elko Institute for Academic Achievement in the ranking list.)

State Sponsored Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks State Sponsored Charter Schools 2^nd of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2012	58.64	120^th	328	63.4%
2014	52.19	162^nd	332	51.2%
2016	61.66	128^th	347	63.1%
2017	40.43	196^th	351	44.2%
2019	27.37	292^nd	388	24.7%
2021	75.50	60^th	324	81.5%
2022	86.57	46^th	380	87.9%
2023	85.97	41^st	384	89.3%
2024	84.27	46^th	377	87.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile
2019	64.73	53^rd	159	66.7%
2021	92.52	7^th	145	95.2%
2022	85.64	19^th	151	87.4%
2023	84.97	21^st	152	86.2%
2024	95.26	5^th	153	96.7%

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, January 31, 2022

Love this school. Our son was failing 5th grade, when he got to 6th grade they got him up to a B and his confidence level rose. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2011	148	4	0	10	10	0	0	172
2012	129	2	0	13	8	2	0	154
2013	115	1	1	25	4	0	0	146
2014	130	2	1	28	2	0	0	163
2015	140	1	2	32	4	0	3	182
2016	133	1	4	30	7	0	3	178
2017	119	1	8	33	8	1	2	172
2018	121	4	7	29	8	1	3	173
2019	130	6	6	35	7	1	4	189
2020	130	4	7	46	1	0	10	198
2021	125	4	6	31	1	0	23	190
2022	116	6	5	50	1	0	18	196
2023	108	8	7	53	5	0	16	197

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	9.0	0.0	n/a
2011	172	9.0	19.1	0
2012	154	9.0	17.1	0
2013	146	9.0	16.2	37
2014	163	8.0	20.3	16.6
2015	182	10.0	18.2	10.4
2016	178	9.0	19.7	26.4
2017	172	9.0	19.1	23.8
2018	173	8.0	21.6	5.2
2019	189	11.0	17.1	32.3
2020	198	11.0	18.0	30.8
2021	190	9.0	21.1	30.5
2022	196	n/a	n/a	41.8
2023	197	9.0	21.8	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	9.0	0.0	n/a
2011	172	9.0	19.1	0
2012	154	9.0	17.1	0
2013	146	9.0	16.2	37
2014	163	8.0	20.3	16.6
2015	182	10.0	18.2	10.4
2016	178	9.0	19.7	26.4
2017	172	9.0	19.1	23.8
2018	173	8.0	21.6	5.2
2019	189	11.0	17.1	32.3
2020	198	11.0	18.0	30.8
2021	190	9.0	21.1	30.5
2022	196	n/a	n/a	41.8
2023	197	9.0	21.8	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$260 (2.8%)	$9,012 (97.2%)	$9,272
2020	$360 (4.1%)	$8,341 (95.9%)	$8,702
2021	$513 (5.6%)	$8,592 (94.4%)	$9,105
2022	$461 (5.1%)	$8,561 (94.9%)	$9,022

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 292^nd of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 41^st of 384 Elementary schools	64.6%
Ranks 53^rd of 159 Middle schools	Ranks 21^st of 152 Middle schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	47.6	77.3	29.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60.1	56.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	47.8	41.4	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	23.8	50	26.2%
3rd Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	56.8	52.1	4.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)	46.3	40.9	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	23.8	61.9	38.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	55.7	51.8	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	37.6	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	23.8	76.2	52.4%
4th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60.4	53	7.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	27.8	50	22.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	47.9	41.9	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	36.8	29.2	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	38.9	59.1	20.2%
5th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	63.3	57.4	5.9%
5th Grade Reading (Nevada)	51.9	43.7	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	42.1	45.5	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	45.5	40	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	34.2	28	6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	26.3	59.1	32.8%
6th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	57.3	51.2	6.1%
6th Grade Reading (Nevada)	45.8	38.4	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	55	60	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	43.4	38.6	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	32.4	27.6	4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	65	52.4	12.6%
7th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	62.2	55.2	7%
7th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.9	42.1	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	57.1	50	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	38.2	34.1	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	30.3	22.8	7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	57.1	55	2.1%
8th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	59.9	51.4	8.5%
8th Grade Reading (Nevada)	47.5	39.4	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	42.9	65	22.1%
8th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	44.8	43	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Nevada)	36.8	32.7	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	41.6	54.3	12.7%
All Grades Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	48.4	44.3	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	38.1	58.6	20.5%
All Grades Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60	53.3	6.7%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (Elko Institute for Academic Achievement)	31.3	46.3	15%
All Grades Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	39.6	36.3	3.3%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	30.5	26	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	197	4.2%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	35	53	51.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	130	108	16.9%
Two or More Races	4	16	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.3%	43.7%	11.4%

Schools Near Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)							SBAC Reading (2024)							SBAC Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement	Public, Charter	K-8	1031 Railroad St Ste 107	Elko	89801	Elko County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 738-3422	197	9	21.8	43.7%	108 (54.8%)	8 (4.1%)	53 (26.9%)	7 (3.6%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.1%)	84.3	46^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.8%		86	41^st of 384 public elementary schools	89.3%	5	61.4	53.5	58.3	54.2	66.7	68.4	59.4	59.1	55.8	62.5	70.8	71.4	68.4	62.9		78.9	54.8	$9,022	$461	$8,561
Grammar School 2	Public	PK, KG-4	1055 7th Street	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-7161	339	20	16.9	100.0%	186 (54.9%)	3 (0.9%)	90 (26.5%)	2 (0.6%)	41 (12.1%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.4%)	33.9	226^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.1%		58.7	131^st of 384 public elementary schools	65.9%	95	27.6	47.4					37.4	19.0	40.4					29.6				$14,521	$1,510	$13,011
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 South 9th Street	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 738-3731	608	30	20.2	100.0%	171 (28.1%)	12 (2.0%)	402 (66.1%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)	32.6	233^rd of 377 public elementary schools	38.2%		22.2	287^th of 384 public elementary schools	25.3%	54	33.7	33.0					33.3	37.2	33.6					35.2				$12,606	$2,036	$10,569
Early Childhood GBC	Public	PK-K	850 Elm Street	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-5196	9				6 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$3,093	$412	$2,681
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1645 Sewell Drive	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-7255	389	24	16.2	38.8%	229 (58.9%)	6 (1.5%)	130 (33.4%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	40.3	194^th of 377 public elementary schools	48.5%		65.1	112^th of 384 public elementary schools	70.8%	82	48.3	22.2					34.7	39.7	39.7					39.7				$14,534	$1,326	$13,208
Independence Valley Elementary School	Public	K-8	1645 Sewell Drive	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 756-5597	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$16,291	$966	$15,326
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	K-4	3300 Argent Avenue	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-1844	612	27	22.6	26.0%	372 (60.8%)	11 (1.8%)	186 (30.4%)	8 (1.3%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.9%)	50.5	155^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.9%		61.3	124^th of 384 public elementary schools	67.7%	31	42.4	42.7					42.6	39.0	45.2					42.1				$10,162	$683	$9,479
Mound Valley Elementary School	Public	K-8	208 Boyd Kennedy Road	Spring Creek	89815	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 744-4382	10	1	10.0	30.0%	9 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)																		$17,171	$775	$16,396
Sage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	208 Boyd-Kennedy Road	Spring Creek	89815	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-4711	438	25	17.5	37.9%	337 (76.9%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (14.6%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	27.4	256^th of 377 public elementary schools	32.1%		24.8	270^th of 384 public elementary schools	29.7%	14	43.3	24.3	14.9				27.5	38.8	34.3	25.4				32.8				$14,145	$882	$13,262
Spring Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7 East Licht Parkway	Spring Creek	89815	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 753-6881	421	21	20.0	16.4%	351 (83.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	47.1	163^rd of 377 public elementary schools	56.8%		48.8	165^th of 384 public elementary schools	57.0%	2	54.8	35.4	30.9				39.8	35.5	45.8	51.9				45.0	13.9		13.9	$13,206	$673	$12,533

Frequently Asked Questions about Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

Is Elko Institute for Academic Achievement a good school?

Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks 46^th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?

Students at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Elko Institute for Academic Achievement.

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