- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owyhee, NV
Owyhee Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Owyhee Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320012000684
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owyhee Jr High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Owyhee · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 41
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Owyhee, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Owyhee Jr High School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 320012000684 · Owyhee, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Owyhee Jr High School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Owyhee Jr High 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 41
Owyhee Jr High School
41 students
What this shows Owyhee Jr High School reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owyhee Jr High School compares
Owyhee Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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.
Engagement
70.7%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Owyhee Jr High 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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Owyhee Jr High 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 middle 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.
Frequently asked questions about Owyhee Jr High School
How many students attend Owyhee Jr High School?
Owyhee Jr High School has 41 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owyhee, NV. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), up 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owyhee Jr High School?
100.0% of students at Owyhee Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owyhee Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Owyhee Jr High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.8% of enrollment, in Owyhee, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owyhee Jr High School?
Owyhee Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owyhee Jr High School rank among public schools in Owyhee?
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee Jr High School ranks #2 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 Jr High 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.