White Pine County School District

1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,282 students in White Pine County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in White Pine County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
10 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
1,282 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
32:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

White Pine County 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 70% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#12 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
30%
36%
44%
27%
26%
70%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
45%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
69%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,685 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,685
$12,085
Spending / Student
$16,714
$12,248

Best White Pine County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Main Street
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Gr: 3-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lund Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Gr: K-5 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
844 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mcgill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Avenue F
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
White Pine High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 94:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Lund High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Steptoe Valley Adult High School
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,282 students.
What is the rank of White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District is ranked #11 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 White Pine County School District?
69% of White Pine County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 32:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is White Pine County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,282 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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