Enrollment
118
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia City, NV
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hugh Gallagher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320045000200
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Virginia City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Gallagher Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, NV.
School address
District: Storey County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320045000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hugh Gallagher Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Virginia City, Nevada, enrolling 118 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 54 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Storey County School District spends $20,561 per pupil, 25% above the Nevada average, a better-resourced district than most.
Storey County School District also operates Virginia City High School (131 students) and Virginia City Middle School (106 students) alongside Hugh Gallagher Elementary 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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School compares
Hugh Gallagher Elementary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 66% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 38% in Nevada - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$20,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 54 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Storey County School District, which includes Hugh Gallagher Elementary School.
$20,561
Per student
+25%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 83.1%
Federal 5.9%
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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hugh Gallagher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
How many students attend Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% 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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Virginia City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School rank among public schools in Virginia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Gallagher Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Virginia City on the city page.
Is Hugh Gallagher Elementary School a good school?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School earns 38/100 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 Storey County School District?
Besides Hugh Gallagher Elementary School, Storey County School District also operates Virginia City High School (131 students), Virginia City Middle School (106 students), and Hillside Elementary School (37 students). See the Storey County School District district page for the complete list.
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