Enrollment
39
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000579
👥 S:T ratio 83
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jackpot · Resource Index
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackpot High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackpot High School
Jackpot High School is a small high school in Jackpot, Nevada, enrolling 39 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.3:1, Jackpot High School is leaner than roughly 99% of Nevada schools and 79% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Nevada schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 39 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 10 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 39 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Jackpot High 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 Jackpot High School compares
Jackpot High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Jackpot High School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Jackpot on the city page.
Is Jackpot High School a good school?
Jackpot High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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