Enrollment
14
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackpot, NV
Jackpot Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackpot Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320012000692
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackpot Jr High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jackpot · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Jackpot Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jackpot, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-13% vs state
What stands out at Jackpot Jr High School
Jackpot Jr High School is a higher-need, small middle school in Jackpot, Nevada, enrolling 14 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nevada schools, with 14 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 (50%) and White (29%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 14 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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: 12 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 14 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 Jr 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 Jr High School compares
Jackpot Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▼ 13% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
21.4%
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 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 85.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.7 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 50.0%
White 28.6%
Two or More 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Jackpot Jr High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Jackpot Jr 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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jackpot Jr 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 middle 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackpot Jr High School
How many students attend Jackpot Jr High School?
Jackpot Jr High School has 14 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackpot, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackpot Jr High School?
66.7% of students at Jackpot Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackpot Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackpot Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Jackpot, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackpot Jr High School?
Jackpot Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackpot Jr High School rank among public schools in Jackpot?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackpot Jr High School ranks #2 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 Jr High School a good school?
Jackpot Jr High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada. 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 Jr 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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