- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Carlin Elementary School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 320012000125 · Carlin, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 18.3:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Carlin Elementary School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Carlin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 183
Carlin Elementary School
183 students
What this shows Carlin Elementary School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlin Elementary School compares
Carlin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~183 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.