- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Battle Mountain Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 320024000165 · Battle Mountain, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 25.4:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School (310 students)
Battle Mountain Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Battle Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Battle Mountain Elementary School
432 students
- Eleanor Lemair
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
310 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
309 students
- Austin Combine 8
Austin Combined Schools
8 students
What this shows Battle Mountain Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Mountain Elementary School compares
Battle Mountain Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Lander County School District reports $14,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.