Enrollment
165
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 8/100.
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 8/100 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
- 8
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owyhee Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owyhee Elementary School
Owyhee Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Owyhee, Nevada, enrolling 165 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Nevada schools and 34% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 29% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Owyhee Elementary 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 Owyhee Elementary School compares
Owyhee Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Owyhee Elementary School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 8/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Owyhee on the city page.
Is Owyhee Elementary School a good school?
Owyhee Elementary School earns 8/100 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. 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 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.
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