- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000130
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Elko High School held near 1,433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 320012000130 · Elko, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,407 enr · 22.7:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Creek High School (880 students)
Elko High School held near 1,433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Elko High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Liberty Peak E
Liberty Peak Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Elko High School reports 1,407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elko High School compares
Elko 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,020
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~1,407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,424 (2022-23) → 1,433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 17/100 (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 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.
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.