Independence Valley Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
5 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Independence Valley Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the remote community of Tuscarora, Nevada. As part of the Elko County School District, the school serves a tight-knit population in an isolated geographic region. Due to its location, the school functions as a vital educational anchor for families living in the surrounding ranching and valley areas, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from small class sizes and close interaction with their teachers.

The school’s curriculum aligns with the broader academic standards of the Elko County School District, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating the unique cultural and historical context of the Tuscarora region. Given its rural nature, Independence Valley Elementary fosters a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. It serves as a prime example of the district's commitment to providing quality public education even to its most geographically isolated students.
5
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    4 (80.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (20.0 %)
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: ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)756-5597
Website: http://www.ecsdnv.net/Rural-Schools
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
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
Kindergarten 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio