Enrollment
668
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elko, NV
Adobe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adobe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320012000326
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adobe Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adobe Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adobe Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adobe Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adobe Middle School
Adobe Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Elko, Nevada, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Adobe Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adobe Middle School compares
Adobe Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 54% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Nevada - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Adobe Middle School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Adobe Middle School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adobe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Peak Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adobe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adobe Middle School
How many students attend Adobe Middle School?
Adobe Middle School has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elko, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adobe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adobe Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adobe Middle School?
35.6% of students at Adobe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adobe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adobe Middle School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Elko, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adobe Middle School?
Adobe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adobe Middle School rank among public schools in Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Adobe Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Elko, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elko on the city page.
Is Adobe Middle School a good school?
Adobe Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Adobe Middle School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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