Enrollment
1,407
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elko, NV
Elko High School
Federal NCES profile for Elko High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000130
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elko High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elko High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elko High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elko High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elko High School
Elko High School is a large high school in Elko, Nevada, enrolling 1,407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,407 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elko's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education (10 students): Elko High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Elko County School District also operates Spring Creek High School (880 students) and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students) alongside Elko 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 Elko High School compares
Elko 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,407 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,407
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Nevada - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Elko High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Elko 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 Elko High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Peak Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elko 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
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Elko
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elko High School
How many students attend Elko High School?
Elko High School has 1,407 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elko, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elko High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elko High School is 22.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elko High School?
29.8% of students at Elko High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elko High School?
The largest demographic group at Elko High School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Elko, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elko High School?
Elko High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elko High School rank among public schools in Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Elko High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Elko, 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 Elko on the city page.
Is Elko High School a good school?
Elko High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Elko High School, Elko County School District also operates Spring Creek High School (880 students), Spring Creek Middle School (708 students), and Flagview Intermediate School (674 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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