Enrollment
438
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnemucca, NV
French Ford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for French Ford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320021000416
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Ford Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
French Ford Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French Ford Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Winnemucca, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How French Ford Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at French Ford Middle School
French Ford Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Winnemucca, Nevada, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students) and Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students) alongside French Ford Middle 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 French Ford Middle School compares
French Ford Middle 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 47% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 61% in Nevada - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, French Ford Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes French Ford Middle School.
$14,329
Per student
-13%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 72.5%
Federal 21.5%
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 French Ford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Grammar School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Ford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about French Ford Middle School
How many students attend French Ford Middle School?
French Ford Middle School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnemucca, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Ford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Ford Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 27% higher 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 French Ford Middle School?
40.8% of students at French Ford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Ford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at French Ford Middle School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Winnemucca, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Ford Middle School?
French Ford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does French Ford Middle School rank among public schools in Winnemucca?
By Resource Investment Index, French Ford Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca on the city page.
Is French Ford Middle School a good school?
French Ford Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Humboldt County School District?
Besides French Ford Middle School, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.
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