Enrollment
406
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnemucca, NV
Grass Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grass Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320021000325
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grass Valley Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grass Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Winnemucca, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grass Valley Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grass Valley Elementary
Grass Valley Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winnemucca, Nevada, enrolling 406 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 91.6% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 406 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 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% 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.
Among Winnemucca's public schools, it stands alongside Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students): Grass Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 17.3:1).
Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students) and Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students) alongside Grass Valley Elementary.
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 Grass Valley Elementary compares
Grass Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 19% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 32% in Nevada - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Grass Valley Elementary is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Grass Valley Elementary.
$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 Grass Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Grammar School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grass Valley Elementary'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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Winnemucca
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grass Valley Elementary
How many students attend Grass Valley Elementary?
Grass Valley Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnemucca, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grass Valley Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 3% 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 Grass Valley Elementary?
91.6% of students at Grass Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grass Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grass Valley Elementary is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Winnemucca, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grass Valley Elementary?
Grass Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Grass Valley Elementary rank among schools in Winnemucca?
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Winnemucca on the city page.
Is Grass Valley Elementary a good school?
Grass Valley Elementary earns 21/100 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 Grass Valley Elementary, 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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