Enrollment
301
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lovelock, NV
Lovelock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lovelock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320042000197
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovelock Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lovelock · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovelock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovelock Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lovelock, NV.
School address
District: Pershing County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320042000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovelock Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovelock Elementary School
Lovelock Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lovelock, Nevada, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 88.5% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pershing County School District also operates Pershing County High School (187 students) and Pershing County Middle School (162 students) alongside Lovelock Elementary 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 Lovelock Elementary School compares
Lovelock Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 15% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 17% in Nevada - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$17,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Lovelock Elementary School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pershing County School District, which includes Lovelock Elementary School.
$17,969
Per student
+9%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 76.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Lovelock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing County Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imlay Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovelock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lovelock Elementary School
How many students attend Lovelock Elementary School?
Lovelock Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lovelock, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovelock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovelock Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 9% 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 Lovelock Elementary School?
88.5% of students at Lovelock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovelock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lovelock Elementary School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Lovelock, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovelock Elementary School?
Lovelock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lovelock Elementary School rank among public schools in Lovelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovelock Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lovelock, 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 Lovelock on the city page.
Is Lovelock Elementary School a good school?
Lovelock Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Pershing County School District?
Besides Lovelock Elementary School, Pershing County School District also operates Pershing County High School (187 students), Pershing County Middle School (162 students), and Imlay Elementary School (16 students). See the Pershing County School District district page for the complete list.
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