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West Wendover Elementary School

Summary:

West Wendover Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Wendover, Nevada, serving 447 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Elko School District.

The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Nevada elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance in Mathematics and Reading compared to state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.2% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 32.6% for the state and 26.8% for the Elko School District. The school's performance in Reading is also below average, with 22.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 41.3% for the state and 32.8% for the district. The school's low performance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite relatively high spending per student, averaging $14,857 in the 2021-2022 school year, and a student-teacher ratio of 19.4 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's academic outcomes remain a persistent challenge. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and a more comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement, focusing on targeted interventions and addressing the unique needs of the school's diverse student population, may be necessary to improve academic performance at West Wendover Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2332 Florence Way
       West Wendover, NV  89883

(775) 664-3100

District: Elko

SchoolDigger Rank:
316th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,857 Help


Students who attend West Wendover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Wendover Middle School
High:    West Wendover High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.2%
White:
18.1%
American Indian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Wendover Elementary School ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Elko School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.2%), White (18.1%), American Indian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Wendover Elementary School is 21.3. 11 elementary schools in the Elko School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Wendover Elementary School is $14,857, which is the 7th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Elko School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Wendover Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elko:

SchoolDigger ranks Elko 9th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Wendover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.11 162nd 246 34.1%
2008 12.55 254th 294 13.6%
2009 13.28 257th 292 12.0%
2010 8.76 272nd 300 9.3%
2011 7.19 294th 318 7.5%
2012 2.88 321st 328 2.1%
2013 5.68 323rd 330 2.1%
2014 8.02 322nd 332 3.0%
2016 5.45 345th 347 0.6%
2017 4.74 349th 351 0.6%
2018 8.88 334th 341 2.1%
2019 10.93 373rd 388 3.9%
2021 21.80 250th 324 22.8%
2022 18.15 312th 380 17.9%
2023 24.39 274th 384 28.6%
2024 17.82 316th 377 16.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.76 204th 213 4.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.71 223rd 227 1.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.50 318th 321 0.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.09 305th 330 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.74 325th 332 2.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.16 307th 308 0.3%
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Rank History for White students at West Wendover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.81 233rd 247 5.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Wendover Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 2 4 169 12 n/a n/a -8 443
1989 315 0 1 169 6 n/a n/a 0 491
1990 306 1 4 231 7 n/a n/a 0 549
1991 275 0 3 282 9 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 277 0 4 300 14 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 308 0 2 327 14 n/a n/a 0 651
1994 307 2 1 379 13 n/a n/a 0 702
1995 298 3 1 476 13 n/a n/a 0 791
1996 298 3 1 476 13 n/a n/a 0 791
1997 249 2 1 313 8 n/a n/a 0 573
1998 242 1 1 350 19 n/a n/a 0 613
1999 258 0 0 361 9 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 247 1 4 379 19 n/a n/a 0 650
2001 237 2 4 419 13 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 219 4 4 483 12 n/a n/a 0 722
2003 219 4 4 483 12 n/a n/a 0 722
2004 194 3 5 504 8 n/a n/a 0 714
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 742 742
2006 188 6 13 495 11 n/a n/a 0 713
2007 168 8 6 487 8 n/a n/a 0 677
2008 161 5 5 487 6 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 146 5 4 474 5 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 169 2 5 484 12 n/a n/a 0 672
2011 172 3 8 529 11 0 1 0 724
2012 150 2 3 489 10 0 0 0 654
2013 154 4 2 472 4 0 1 0 637
2014 161 4 1 433 5 0 1 0 605
2015 142 4 0 426 5 2 2 0 581
2016 139 5 1 452 6 2 2 0 607
2017 130 5 1 435 4 1 3 0 579
2018 128 4 0 432 4 1 5 0 574
2019 117 3 1 427 4 1 8 0 561
2020 119 3 1 410 5 0 11 0 549
2021 91 2 1 377 6 0 7 0 484
2022 85 0 0 334 6 0 11 0 436
2023 86 1 1 343 7 0 9 0 447
2024 81 1 3 346 9 0 8 0 448

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 West Wendover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 18.0 24.6 n/a
1989 491 20.0 24.5 21.8
1990 549 22.0 24.9 25.1
1991 569 27.0 21.0 32
1992 595 34.0 17.5 34.6
1993 651 39.0 16.7 39.6
1994 702 41.0 17.1 40.3
1995 791 47.0 16.8 61.1
1996 791 47.0 16.8 61.1
1997 573 35.0 16.4 42.2
1998 613 37.0 16.6 52.5
1999 628 38.5 16.3 56.4
2000 650 39.0 16.7 55.1
2001 675 41.0 16.5 56.4
2002 722 43.0 16.8 65.7
2003 722 43.0 16.8 65.7
2004 714 46.0 15.5 60.5
2005 742 n/a n/a n/a
2006 713 43.0 16.6 n/a
2007 677 47.0 14.4 n/a
2008 664 41.0 16.2 68.4
2009 634 40.0 15.9 72.9
2010 672 42.0 16.0 76.8
2011 724 39.0 18.5 71.3
2012 654 37.0 17.6 78.4
2013 637 38.0 16.7 79.1
2014 605 38.0 15.9 79.3
2015 581 22.0 26.4 76.4
2016 607 31.0 19.5 70.3
2017 579 31.0 18.6 61
2018 574 30.0 19.1 77.9
2019 561 20.0 28.0 69.5
2020 549 30.0 18.3 76.1
2021 484 28.0 17.2 73.1
2022 436 n/a n/a 63.8
2023 447 23.0 19.4 64.7
2024 448 21.0 21.3 100

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 West Wendover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 18.0 24.6 n/a
1989 491 20.0 24.5 21.8
1990 549 22.0 24.9 25.1
1991 569 27.0 21.0 32
1992 595 34.0 17.5 34.6
1993 651 39.0 16.7 39.6
1994 702 41.0 17.1 40.3
1995 791 47.0 16.8 61.1
1996 791 47.0 16.8 61.1
1997 573 35.0 16.4 42.2
1998 613 37.0 16.6 52.5
1999 628 38.5 16.3 56.4
2000 650 39.0 16.7 55.1
2001 675 41.0 16.5 56.4
2002 722 43.0 16.8 65.7
2003 722 43.0 16.8 65.7
2004 714 46.0 15.5 60.5
2005 742 n/a n/a n/a
2006 713 43.0 16.6 n/a
2007 677 47.0 14.4 n/a
2008 664 41.0 16.2 68.4
2009 634 40.0 15.9 72.9
2010 672 42.0 16.0 76.8
2011 724 39.0 18.5 71.3
2012 654 37.0 17.6 78.4
2013 637 38.0 16.7 79.1
2014 605 38.0 15.9 79.3
2015 581 22.0 26.4 76.4
2016 607 31.0 19.5 70.3
2017 579 31.0 18.6 61
2018 574 30.0 19.1 77.9
2019 561 20.0 28.0 69.5
2020 549 30.0 18.3 76.1
2021 484 28.0 17.2 73.1
2022 436 n/a n/a 63.8
2023 447 23.0 19.4 64.7
2024 448 21.0 21.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Wendover Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $729 (5.6%) $12,269 (94.4%) $12,997
2020 $787 (6.3%) $11,745 (93.7%) $12,532
2021 $1,398 (10.3%) $12,148 (89.7%) $13,546
2022 $1,970 (13.3%) $12,887 (86.7%) $14,857

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Wendover Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 384 Elementary schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Wendover Elementary School)17.333.8
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elko)43.739.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (West Wendover Elementary School)21.329.4
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Elko)44.537.3
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Wendover Elementary School)16.422.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elko)39.531.9
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (West Wendover Elementary School)35.629
 6.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Elko)52.337.6
 14.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Wendover Elementary School)15.726.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elko)30.524.5
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (West Wendover Elementary School)27.726.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Elko)43.535.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (West Wendover Elementary School)16.627.7
 11.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Elko)34.327.5
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (West Wendover Elementary School)2728.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Reading (Elko)44.635.4
 9.2%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students561447
 20.3%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian11
Hispanic427343
 19.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11786
 26.5%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.5%64.7%
 4.9%

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Students at West Wendover Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 18% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend West Wendover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Wendover Middle School
High : West Wendover High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended West Wendover Elementary School.

West Wendover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Nevada elementary schools.


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