Enrollment
341
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elko, NV
Grammar School 2
Federal NCES profile for Grammar School 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320012000129
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grammar School 2 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grammar School 2 has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grammar School 2 ranks #2 of 6 schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grammar School 2 compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grammar School 2
Grammar School 2 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elko, Nevada, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.8% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Elko's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Elementary School (511 students): Grammar School 2 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 17:1).
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Grammar School 2.
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 Grammar School 2 compares
Grammar School 2 on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 40% in Nevada - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,008
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 341 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 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Grammar School 2 is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Grammar School 2.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Grammar School 2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grammar School 2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Elko
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 17:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
341 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
47 students
Independence High School
Alternative education program
40 students 8:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Gbc
Special-education school
20 students
Early Childhood
Special-education school
14 students
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 (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grammar School 2
How many students attend Grammar School 2?
Grammar School 2 has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elko, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grammar School 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Grammar School 2 is 17.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 9% 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 Grammar School 2?
96.8% of students at Grammar School 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grammar School 2?
The largest demographic group at Grammar School 2 is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Elko, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grammar School 2?
Grammar School 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Grammar School 2 rank among schools in Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Grammar School 2 ranks #2 of 6 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 schools in Elko on the city page.
Is Grammar School 2 a good school?
Grammar School 2 earns 30/100 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 Elko County School District?
Besides Grammar School 2, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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