- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Grass Valley Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 320021000325 · Winnemucca, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 16.2:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students)
Grass Valley Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Grass Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert M. Lowr
Albert M. Lowry High School
951 students
- Winnemucca Jun
Winnemucca Junior High School
481 students
- Sonoma Heights
Sonoma Heights Elementary
468 students
- French Ford Mi
French Ford Middle School
438 students
- This school
Grass Valley Elementary
406 students
- Winnemucca Gra 305
Winnemucca Grammar School
305 students
What this shows Grass Valley Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grass Valley Elementary compares
Grass Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Humboldt County School District reports $14,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~406 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.