Enrollment
183
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlin, NV
Carlin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320012000125
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlin Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Carlin · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlin Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carlin, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlin Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlin Elementary School
Carlin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Carlin, Nevada, enrolling 183 students.
At 18.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 183 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% 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 Carlin 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 Carlin Elementary School compares
Carlin 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 34% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 50% in Nevada - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Carlin Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Carlin Elementary 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 Carlin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlin Elementary 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary 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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carlin Elementary School
How many students attend Carlin Elementary School?
Carlin Elementary School has 183 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlin, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlin Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlin Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Carlin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlin Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Carlin, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlin Elementary School?
Carlin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Carlin Elementary School rank among public schools in Carlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carlin, 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 Carlin on the city page.
Is Carlin Elementary School a good school?
Carlin Elementary School earns 14/100 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 Carlin Elementary 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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