- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 320045000200 · Virginia City, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 16.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia City High School (131 students)
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia City
Virginia City High School
131 students
- This school
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
118 students
- Virginia City
Virginia City Middle School
106 students
- Hillside Eleme 37
Hillside Elementary School
37 students
What this shows Hugh Gallagher Elementary School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugh Gallagher Elementary School compares
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$20,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Storey County School District reports $20,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~118 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.