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Dyer Elementary School

Hwy 264 MM 11, Dyer, NV 89010ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
41
Students
Total enrolled
$36,494
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 154% vs nat'l
41.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 166% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 41 students in grades PK–08 in Dyer, Nevada.
154% above average funding
District spends $36,494 per pupil, 154% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dyer Elementary School is a small elementary in Dyer, Nevada, serving grades PK–08 with 41 students. The district invests $36,494 per student — 154% above the national average of $14,347, with a 41.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Dyer Elementary School

41
Total Students
41.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution20 male · 21 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 41 students
Student Composition
24%
68%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino68%
Multiracial2%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320015000143

Academic Outcomes at Dyer Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89010

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,494Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$36,494
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,057
Student Support$6,934
Administration$4,379
Operations$5,474
Other$3,649
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $36,494 spent per student, an estimated $16,167 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
84%
State government
83.9%
Local (property tax)
1.3%
Federal programs
14.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $36,494/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 41.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Goldfield Elementary SchoolSilver Peak Elementary School
↓
High School
Esmeralda Virtual High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyEsmeralda County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)572-3250
NCES ID: 320015000143
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dyer seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elem
Goldfield Elementary School
25 students · PK–08
● 51 opp100% FRL
High
Esmeralda Virtual High School
16 students · 09–12
● 51 opp81% FRL
Elem
Silver Peak Elementary School
6 students · PK–08
● 51 opp
District School Rankings
Location
Hwy 264 MM 11, Dyer, NV 89010
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.