Tonopah Elementary School

Nye
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
140 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Tonopah Elementary School, located at 1220 Idaho Circle in Tonopah, Nevada, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local rural community. As part of the Nye County School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of students in this high-desert region. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement through a variety of classroom experiences designed to prepare young learners for their transition to secondary education.

The institution acts as a central hub for Tonopah families, prioritizing strong communication between staff, parents, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources provided through the Nye County School District, Tonopah Elementary focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency and accessibility, providing families with essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and opportunities for involvement in the educational process.
140
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (74.3%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (22.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
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: Nye
Phone: (775)482-6644
Website: http://tonopah-ems.nye.k12.nv.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
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 13
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 22
Gender Ratio