Enrollment
151
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Panaca, NV
Lincoln County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320027000168
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln County High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Panaca · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Panaca, NV.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln County High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln County High School
Lincoln County High School is a mid-sized high school in Panaca, Nevada, enrolling 151 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students) and Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students) alongside Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County High School compares
Lincoln County 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 83% in Nevada - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$16,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County School District, which includes Lincoln County High School.
$16,780
Per student
+2%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 82.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 Lincoln County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County High School
How many students attend Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has 151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Panaca, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School is 25.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln County High School?
30.2% of students at Lincoln County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln County High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Panaca, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Lincoln County High School rank among public schools in Panaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Panaca, 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 Panaca on the city page.
Is Lincoln County High School a good school?
Lincoln County High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lincoln County School District?
Besides Lincoln County High School, Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students), Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students), and Pahranagat Valley High School (90 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.
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