Goldfield Elementary School

Goldfield Elementary School, located in Goldfield, Nevada, is a very small elementary school. It has an enrollment of 24 students in pre-K through 8. That compares with an average of about 480 students for elementary schools in Nevada.

The 4 schools in Esmeralda enroll 75 students altogether, Goldfield Elementary School among them.

Roughly 83% of students at Goldfield Elementary School are White. Enrollment also includes 13% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. Among people living in Esmeralda County, the White share is about 71%.

The school has 3 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 8.0 students per teacher. Elementary schools in Nevada average 18.1:1, 10.1 more students per teacher than here. Of all students at Goldfield Elementary School, 100% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Esmeralda County is close, at 100%.

For Esmeralda County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $41,715, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 0% of people live in poverty. There are 4 public schools in the county, enrolling about 75, Goldfield Elementary School among them.

The closest school to Goldfield Elementary School is Silver Peak Elementary School, located about 22.2 miles away.

The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.

Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 13 students, from 37 to 24. Federal data show the ratio falling from 18.5:1 to 8.0:1.

The Goldfield Elementary School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.