Pershing School District

1150 Elmhurst Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 666 students in Pershing School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Pershing School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
4 Schools
745 Schools
# Students
666 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pershing School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#16 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15%
30%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
44%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
26%
(21-22)
≥90%
82%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
23.1%
38.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
5%
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
6%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
36%
46%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
12%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
46%
26%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,619 is higher than the state median of $14,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,935 is higher than the state median of $13,427. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,665 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$15 MM
$6,375 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student (19-20)
$21,619
$14,039

Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student (19-20)
$21,935
$13,427

Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Best Pershing School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imlay Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
380 Main Street
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Gr: K-5 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lovelock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Harvard Way
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pershing County Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1295 Elmhurst Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Pershing County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Franklin Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pershing School District?
Pershing School District manages 4 public schools serving 666 students.
What is the rank of Pershing School District?
Pershing School District is ranked #16 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pershing School District?
46% of Pershing School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pershing School District?
Pershing School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Pershing School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,935 is higher than the state median of $13,427. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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