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This NSPF rating is based on state assessments in grades 3-5 only. K-2 outcomes — early literacy, kindergarten readiness, and classroom-level intervention — are not measured here.
There are higher-performing schools serving this grade band nearby. Compare them side-by-side to find the right fit for your child.
Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
Nevada Classical Academy Elko ES is an elementary school in State Public Charter School Authority (Elko, Nevada), serving grades K-5. This is a public charter school authorized by the State Public Charter School Authority, meaning enrollment is open statewide and not tied to a residential address.
Nevada Classical Academy Elko ES does not have an active NSPF star rating for 2024-2025, which is typical for very small schools, alternative programs, and special-education cluster sites. Proficiency tracks close to statewide averages across all assessed subjects.
Attendance is a watch-area: the regular attendance rate is 52%, 25 points lower than the statewide average of 77%.
Generated from 2025-2026 Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Comparisons use the statewide average for the same school year.
Compared to the 6 nearby peer schools listed below, Nevada Classical Academy Elko ES trails the group with an NSPF index score of 14 compared to a peer average of 49 — a gap of about 34 points.
On the assessed subjects, the school posts −16 pts in math proficiency and −7 pts in ELA proficiency versus its peer set.
Peer set is the same nearby same-grade-band schools listed in the alternatives rail below. All deltas computed from the latest published NSPF cycle.
This campus is a 100% tuition-free public charter school. Under Nevada law (NRS 388A), there are no tuition charges, entrance exams, or application fees. Open to all Nevada students regardless of residential address.
Priority placement is given to siblings of currently enrolled students. Remaining seats are drawn via blind lottery.
Lottery deadlines and application windows vary by campus and year. Please visit the official portal to check current enrollment dates.
Math Proficiency
27%
Regular Attendance Rate
51.9%
Science Proficiency
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% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grades 3-5) · Compared to statewide average · 2025-2026 NSPF
Heads up for K-2 families: NSPF proficiency comes from state assessments in grades 3-5. K-2 outcomes (early literacy, kindergarten readiness, classroom-level intervention) are not part of this rating.
Nevada Classical Academy Elko ES currently faces academic challenges and stands in the lower tier of state accountability rankings. With a low NSPF rating and a score of 14.2/100, the school has been identified as needing additional structural supports to elevate student success.
Specialized interventions and school improvement plans are typically implemented here. Families should look closely at student-teacher ratios, graduation support options, and school-wide growth percentiles to gauge recent trajectory.
Educational support services, language programs, Title I assistance, and student-teacher ratios.
Statewide average is 22.3 : 1. Lower ratios allow more direct teacher focus.
% of English Language Learners meeting state academic growth targets.
Operates under standard public education funding guidelines.
How this school's key metrics have changed across NSPF reporting years.
Hover a data point for the exact value. Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are omitted because Nevada paused NSPF reporting during COVID-19.
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Answers to key parent questions about Nevada Classical Academy Elko ES's performance, enrollment, and ratings.
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