Enrollment
51
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdermitt, NV
Mcdermitt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcdermitt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320021000153
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdermitt Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mcdermitt · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdermitt Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermitt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mcdermitt, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdermitt Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdermitt Elementary
Mcdermitt Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Mcdermitt, Nevada, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Nevada schools and 24% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Nevada schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (82% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students) and Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students) alongside Mcdermitt Elementary.
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 Mcdermitt Elementary compares
Mcdermitt Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nevada - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 82.4%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
White 2.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Mcdermitt Elementary is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Mcdermitt Elementary.
$14,329
Per student
-13%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 72.5%
Federal 21.5%
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 Mcdermitt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdermitt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~51 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdermitt Elementary
How many students attend Mcdermitt Elementary?
Mcdermitt Elementary has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdermitt, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdermitt Elementary?
98.0% of students at Mcdermitt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdermitt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcdermitt Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.4% of enrollment, in Mcdermitt, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdermitt Elementary?
Mcdermitt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Mcdermitt Elementary rank among public schools in Mcdermitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermitt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mcdermitt, 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 Mcdermitt on the city page.
Is Mcdermitt Elementary a good school?
Mcdermitt Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Humboldt County School District?
Besides Mcdermitt Elementary, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.
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