Owyhee Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
173 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Owyhee Elementary School is a public institution located in the remote community of Owyhee, Nevada, serving students within the Elko County School District. Situated on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing education to a predominantly Native American student population. The school’s environment is uniquely defined by its geography and its commitment to integrating the cultural heritage of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes into the daily educational experience of its students.

Academically, Owyhee Elementary focuses on providing a foundational curriculum that aligns with Nevada state standards while striving to meet the specific needs of its rural student body. The school emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, fostering close relationships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and cultural identity, Owyhee Elementary serves as a central hub for the community, working to prepare its students for success in higher education and beyond while honoring the traditions of the Duck Valley region.
173
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
28.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    145 (83.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.0 %)
  • White
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
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)757-3400
Website: http://www.owyhee.ecsdnv.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 165
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 12
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 28
Gender Ratio