Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School

Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School
509 Duckwater Falls Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
12 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the remote community of Duckwater, Nevada. As part of the Nye County School District, it serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment tailored to the needs of its students. Due to its isolated geographic location, the school plays a central role in the lives of the local families and the nearby Duckwater Shoshone Tribe, often fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere that integrates community values with standard academic curriculum.

The school is notable for its small class sizes, which allow for individualized attention and a more hands-on approach to instruction. By maintaining a connection with the Nye County School District, the school ensures that its students have access to essential educational resources while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of rural education. For those interested in the school’s daily operations, academic calendar, or district-wide policies, the official website provides information and links to stay updated on school activities and administrative contact details.
12
Total Students
1.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    12 (100.0%)
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: Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School
Phone: (775)863-0126
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Duckwater Elementary School
Nye
3 Students
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th