Enrollment
34
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320021000155
Orovada School — Orovada, NV
Federal NCES profile for Orovada School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orovada School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Orovada School reports 34 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% below the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Nevada average and 72% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Humboldt County School District spends $15,012 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.0% from local sources (property taxes), 72.5% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orovada School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 16% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 46% below state mean
Top 8% in Nevada — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,012
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 34 Top 7% in Nevada — larger than 93% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.2% +16% vs state
NCES ID 320021000155
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Orovada School.
$15,012
Per student
-19%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Orovada School
How many students attend Orovada School?
Orovada School has 34 students enrolled. It is a other school in Orovada, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orovada School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orovada School is 12.3:1, which is 46% lower than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orovada School?
89.2% of students at Orovada School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orovada School?
The largest demographic group at Orovada School is White at 79.4%. The school serves a student body in Orovada, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orovada School?
Orovada School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.