- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owyhee, NV
Owyhee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Owyhee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320012000727
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owyhee Elementary School earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Owyhee · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Owyhee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owyhee, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Owyhee Elementary School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 320012000727 · Owyhee, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 27.5:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Owyhee Elementary School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Owyhee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 165
Owyhee Elementary School
165 students
What this shows Owyhee Elementary School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owyhee Elementary School compares
Owyhee Elementary School 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Nevada - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
69.7%
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Owyhee Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owyhee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owyhee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owyhee Elementary School
How many students attend Owyhee Elementary School?
Owyhee Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owyhee, NV. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owyhee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owyhee Elementary School is 27.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owyhee Elementary School?
99.4% of students at Owyhee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owyhee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Owyhee Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.5% of enrollment, in Owyhee, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owyhee Elementary School?
Owyhee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Owyhee Elementary School rank among public schools in Owyhee?
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owyhee, 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 Elko County School District?
Besides Owyhee Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.