Enrollment
22
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gerlach, NV
Gerlach K-12 School
Federal NCES profile for Gerlach K-12 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000217
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerlach K-12 School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
Gerlach K-12 School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gerlach K-12 School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gerlach K-12 School
Gerlach K-12 School is a small combined-grade school in Gerlach, Nevada, enrolling 22 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Gerlach K-12 School is leaner than roughly 93% of Nevada schools and 46% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Nevada average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Nevada schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 22 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Gerlach K-12 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 Gerlach K-12 School compares
Gerlach K-12 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 46% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 69% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 7% in Nevada - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 22 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Gerlach K-12 School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Gerlach K-12 School.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 Gerlach K-12 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerlach K-12 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gerlach K-12 School
How many students attend Gerlach K-12 School?
Gerlach K-12 School has 22 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gerlach, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerlach K-12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerlach K-12 School is 11:1, which is 46% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 30% 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 Gerlach K-12 School?
23.5% of students at Gerlach K-12 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerlach K-12 School?
The largest demographic group at Gerlach K-12 School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Gerlach, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerlach K-12 School?
Gerlach K-12 School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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).
Is Gerlach K-12 School a good school?
Gerlach K-12 School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Washoe County School District?
Besides Gerlach K-12 School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.
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