Enrollment
106
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000568
👥 S:T ratio 65
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carlin · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlin High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlin High School
Carlin High School is a small high school in Carlin, Nevada, enrolling 106 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, Carlin High School is leaner than roughly 94% of Nevada schools and 57% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 106 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% 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 High 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 High School compares
Carlin High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,008
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Carlin High 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 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
- 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 high 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 (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Carlin on the city page.
Is Carlin High School a good school?
Carlin High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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