- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Mountain, NV
Battle Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320024000163
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Mountain High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Battle Mountain · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Mountain High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Battle Mountain, NV.
School address
District: Lander County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320024000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Battle Mountain High School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 320024000163 · Battle Mountain, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 20.6:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Mountain Elementary School (432 students)
Battle Mountain High School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Battle Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain Elementary School
432 students
- Eleanor Lemair
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
310 students
- This school
Battle Mountain High School
309 students
- Austin Combine 8
Austin Combined Schools
8 students
What this shows Battle Mountain High School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Mountain High School compares
Battle Mountain High 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 54% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Nevada - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Battle Mountain High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin Combined Schools | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Mountain High 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
- 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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Mountain High School
How many students attend Battle Mountain High School?
Battle Mountain High School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Mountain, NV. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School is 20.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Mountain High School?
35.4% of students at Battle Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Mountain High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Battle Mountain, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Mountain High School?
Battle Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Battle Mountain High School rank among public schools in Battle Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain High School ranks #1 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 High School, Lander County School District also operates Battle Mountain Elementary School (432 students), Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School (310 students), and Austin Combined Schools (8 students). See the Lander County School District district page for the complete list.