Enrollment
77
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panaca, NV
Meadow Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320027000410
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Valley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Panaca · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Panaca, NV.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Valley Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Valley Middle School
Meadow Valley Middle School is a small middle school in Panaca, Nevada, enrolling 77 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 77 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 31/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students) and Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students) alongside Meadow Valley Middle 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 Meadow Valley Middle School compares
Meadow Valley Middle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 25% in Nevada - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Meadow Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District, which includes Meadow Valley Middle 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 Meadow Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Valley Middle 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
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle 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 (~77 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Valley Middle School
How many students attend Meadow Valley Middle School?
Meadow Valley Middle School has 77 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panaca, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Valley Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 2% 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 Meadow Valley Middle School?
33.3% of students at Meadow Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Valley Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Panaca, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Valley Middle School?
Meadow Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Panaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Valley Middle School ranks #1 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 Meadow Valley Middle School a good school?
Meadow Valley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Meadow Valley Middle School, Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students), Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students), and Lincoln County High School (151 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.
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