Duckwater Elementary School

Nye
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
3 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Duckwater Elementary School is a small, remote public school located in the unincorporated community of Duckwater, Nevada. As part of the Nye County School District, it serves as a vital educational hub for the students of the Duckwater Shoshone Reservation and the surrounding rural area. Due to its isolated geographic location in the high desert of central Nevada, the school functions as a close-knit community institution where small class sizes allow for personalized instruction and a strong connection between teachers, students, and local families.

The school is defined by its commitment to meeting the unique needs of a rural student population, often integrating local culture and community values into its educational approach. By maintaining a connection with the broader Nye County School District, Duckwater Elementary provides students with essential academic resources despite the challenges posed by its remote setting. The school plays an integral role in the community, acting not only as a place for academic development but as a central pillar for the town’s social and cultural life.
3
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Two or More
    2 (66.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (33.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Nye
Phone: (775)863-0277
Website: http://duckwater.nye.k12.nv.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School
Charter School 12 Students
509 Duckwater Falls Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th