Enrollment
398
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elko, NV
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
Federal NCES profile for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100784Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.2:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+116% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elko Institute for Academic Achievement compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Elko, Nevada, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Nevada schools and 116% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elko's elementary schools, it stands alongside Flagview Intermediate School (674 students): Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (44.2:1 vs 20.4:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Elko Institute for Academic Achievement.
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 Institute for Academic Achievement compares
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44.2:1 | ▲ 116% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 58% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
44.2:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 97% in Nevada - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,800
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Elko Institute for Academic Achievement.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 Institute for Academic Achievement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elko Institute for Academic Achievement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Elko
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
How many students attend Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elko, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is 44.2:1, which is 116% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 182% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
32.0% of students at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
The largest demographic group at Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Elko, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elko Institute for Academic Achievement?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elko Institute for Academic Achievement rank among elementary schools in Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Elko on the city page.
Is Elko Institute for Academic Achievement a good school?
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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