Caliente Elementary School

Lincoln
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
87 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Caliente Elementary School is a small, public school located in the rural community of Caliente, Nevada. As part of the Lincoln County School District, it serves as a central educational hub for the local area, providing instruction for students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit environment where the small population allows for a more personalized approach to student learning and community engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while leveraging its location in a close-knit, high-desert town. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Lincoln County community, Caliente Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while promoting social development. Their official website serves as a primary resource for parents and community members to access school calendars, district policies, and information regarding faculty and staff involvement in student success.
87
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    82 (94.3%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lincoln
Phone: (775)726-3772
Website: http://lcsdnv.com/schools/elementary-schools/caliente/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 9
Gender Ratio