Enrollment
432
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Mountain, NV
Battle Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320024000165
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Mountain Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Battle Mountain · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Mountain Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Battle Mountain, NV.
School address
District: Lander County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320024000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Battle Mountain Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Battle Mountain Elementary School
Battle Mountain Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Battle Mountain, Nevada, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Battle Mountain's public schools, it stands alongside Battle Mountain High School (309 students): Battle Mountain Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
Lander County School District also operates Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School (310 students) and Battle Mountain High School (309 students) alongside Battle Mountain Elementary 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 Battle Mountain Elementary School compares
Battle Mountain Elementary 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 46% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Nevada - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$14,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Battle Mountain Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lander County School District, which includes Battle Mountain Elementary School.
$14,752
Per student
-10%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 28.4%
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 Battle Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Combined Schools | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Battle Mountain
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Battle Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Battle Mountain Elementary School?
Battle Mountain Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Mountain, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain Elementary School is 25.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Mountain Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Battle Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Mountain Elementary School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Battle Mountain, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Mountain Elementary School?
Battle Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Battle Mountain Elementary School rank among public schools in Battle Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Battle Mountain, 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 Battle Mountain on the city page.
Is Battle Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Battle Mountain Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nevada schools. 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 Lander County School District?
Besides Battle Mountain Elementary School, Lander County School District also operates Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School (310 students), Battle Mountain High School (309 students), and Austin Combined Schools (8 students). See the Lander County School District district page for the complete list.
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