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Elko County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 9,943 students in Elko County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Elko County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
36 Schools
756 Schools
# Students
9,943 Students
482,853 Students
# Teachers
n/a
71 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Elko County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
565 Students
4,064 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
26,340 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,389 Students
213,612 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
44%
# Black Students
83 Students
59,324 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
5,548 Students
142,579 Students
% White Students
56%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
7,052 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
35,220 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
227
10,799
# Students in K Grade:
731
34,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
719
33,778
# Students in 2nd Grade:
763
34,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
804
35,507
# Students in 4th Grade:
706
35,796
# Students in 5th Grade:
696
36,116
# Students in 6th Grade:
768
35,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
742
36,924
# Students in 8th Grade:
831
38,619
# Students in 9th Grade:
828
39,601
# Students in 10th Grade:
765
37,984
# Students in 11th Grade:
720
36,556
# Students in 12th Grade:
632
34,521
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,054
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,249 is higher than the state median of $12,001. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,167 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,249
$12,001
Spending / Student
$14,167
$12,163
Best Elko County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruby Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Carlin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Independence Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Grades: K-4
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Peak Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Parkchester Drive
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Spring Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 East Licht Parkway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-6881
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-6881
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1378 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3837
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3837
Grades: K-6
| 172 students
Rank: #1313.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Boyd-kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1414.
Flagview Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 Country Club Dr
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Grades: 5-6
| 662 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Jackpot Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Grades: K-6
| 60 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1717.
Wells Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Rank: #1818.
Elko High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #1919.
Adobe Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Grades: 7-8
| 756 students
Rank: #2020.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Rank: #2121.
Spring Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14650 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #2222.
Carlin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #2323.
Jackpot Jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Rank: #2424.
Carlin Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 7-8
| 52 students
Rank: #2525.
West Wendover Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2332 Florence Way
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3100
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2626.
West Wendover Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #2727.
Owyhee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #2828.
254 B Street
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2456
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2456
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #2929.
West Wendover High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #3030.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Grades: PK-4
| 619 students
Rank: #3131.
Owyhee Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 40 students
Rank: #3232.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Education
Alternative School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-2233
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-2233
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK
| 1 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elko County School District?
Elko County School District manages 36 public schools serving 9,943 students.
What is the rank of Elko County School District?
Elko County School District is ranked #10 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County School District?
56% of Elko County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is Elko County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,167 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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