Silver Peak Elementary School

Esmeralda
500 Galena St.
Silver Peak, NV 89047
6 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Silver Peak Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the remote town of Silver Peak, Nevada. Serving the students of Esmeralda County, the school operates under the umbrella of the Esmeralda County School District. Due to the sparse population of the region, the school serves as a vital community hub, providing essential primary education to local families who would otherwise face significant travel times to reach larger school districts.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique challenges of rural, multi-grade level instruction, focusing on foundational academic skills in a personalized environment. By operating through the district’s website, the school maintains transparency and provides resources for parents and the community regarding academic calendars, district policies, and administrative contact information. Despite its small size, Silver Peak Elementary plays a critical role in sustaining the local community and ensuring that students in this isolated area receive consistent educational support.
6
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (83.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (16.7%)
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: Esmeralda
Phone: (775)937-2261
Website: http://www.esmeraldacountyschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 1
Gender Ratio