Enrollment
7
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gabbs, NV
Gabbs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gabbs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320036000189
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gabbs Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gabbs · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gabbs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gabbs Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gabbs, NV.
School address
District: Nye County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320036000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gabbs Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gabbs Elementary School
Gabbs Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Gabbs, Nevada, enrolling 7 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Gabbs Elementary School is leaner than roughly 97% of Nevada schools and 66% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Nevada schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (43%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students) and Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students) alongside Gabbs Elementary 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 Gabbs Elementary School compares
Gabbs Elementary 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 66% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 3% in Nevada - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,127
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
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 57.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.9%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Gabbs Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nye County School District, which includes Gabbs Elementary School.
$14,127
Per student
-14%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 79.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 Gabbs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J G Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gabbs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other 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 (~7 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gabbs Elementary School
How many students attend Gabbs Elementary School?
Gabbs Elementary School has 7 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gabbs, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gabbs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gabbs Elementary School is 7:1, which is 66% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 55% 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 Gabbs Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Gabbs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gabbs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gabbs Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Gabbs, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gabbs Elementary School?
Gabbs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gabbs Elementary School rank among public schools in Gabbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Gabbs Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gabbs, 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 Gabbs on the city page.
Is Gabbs Elementary School a good school?
Gabbs Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada. 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 Nye County School District?
Besides Gabbs Elementary School, Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students), Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students), and Floyd Elementary School (578 students). See the Nye County School District district page for the complete list.
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