- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mcdermitt Elementary held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 320021000153 · Mcdermitt, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 25.5:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students)
Mcdermitt Elementary held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mcdermitt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert M. Lowr
Albert M. Lowry High School
951 students
- Winnemucca Jun
Winnemucca Junior High School
481 students
- Sonoma Heights
Sonoma Heights Elementary
468 students
- French Ford Mi
French Ford Middle School
438 students
- Grass Valley E
Grass Valley Elementary
406 students
- This school 51
Mcdermitt Elementary
51 students
What this shows Mcdermitt Elementary reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdermitt Elementary compares
Mcdermitt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Humboldt County School District reports $14,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~51 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.