- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlin, NV
Carlin High School
Federal NCES profile for Carlin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000568
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlin High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carlin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlin High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carlin, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Carlin High School held near 96 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 320012000568 · Carlin, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 8.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Carlin High School held near 96 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Carlin High 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 106
Carlin High School
106 students
What this shows Carlin High School reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlin High School compares
Carlin 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 46% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 6% in Nevada - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Carlin High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlin High 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 high 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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlin High School
How many students attend Carlin High School?
Carlin High School has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlin, NV. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlin High School is 8.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 44% lower 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 High School?
41.2% of students at Carlin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlin High School?
The largest demographic group at Carlin High School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Carlin, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlin High School?
Carlin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Carlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin High School ranks #1 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 High 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.