- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Gerlach K-12 School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+35.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 320048000217 · Gerlach, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 11:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Gerlach K-12 School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+35.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Gerlach K-12 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 22
Gerlach K-12 School
22 students
What this shows Gerlach K-12 School reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerlach K-12 School compares
Gerlach K-12 School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,131
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~22 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), up 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.