- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320027000168
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lincoln County High School shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 320027000168 · Panaca, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 25.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Panaca Elementary School (193 students)
Lincoln County High School shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Lincoln County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panaca Element
Panaca Elementary School
193 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
161 students
- This school
Lincoln County High School
151 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley High School
90 students
- Caliente Eleme
Caliente Elementary School
87 students
- Meadow Valley 77
Meadow Valley Middle School
77 students
What this shows Lincoln County High School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln County High School compares
Lincoln County High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $16,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~151 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), down 9.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.