- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackpot, NV
Jackpot High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackpot High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000579
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackpot High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jackpot · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackpot High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackpot High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jackpot, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jackpot High School grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 320012000579 · Jackpot, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 4.3:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Jackpot High School grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Jackpot High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 39
Jackpot High School
39 students
What this shows Jackpot High School reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackpot High School compares
Jackpot High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.3:1 | ▼ 79% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 64% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Nevada - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 39 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 28.2%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Jackpot High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackpot High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackpot High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackpot High School
How many students attend Jackpot High School?
Jackpot High School has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackpot, NV. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackpot High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackpot High School is 4.3:1, which is 79% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 73% lower 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 Jackpot High School?
27.9% of students at Jackpot High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackpot High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackpot High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Jackpot, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackpot High School?
Jackpot High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Jackpot High School rank among public schools in Jackpot?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackpot High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jackpot, 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 Elko County School District?
Besides Jackpot High School, 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.