Enrollment
41
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
What stands out at Owyhee Jr High School
Owyhee Jr High School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Owyhee, Nevada, enrolling 41 students.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Nevada schools, with 41 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.7% 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 Jr High 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 Jr High School compares
Owyhee Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,008
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Owyhee Jr High 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 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
- 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 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Owyhee on the city page.
Is Owyhee Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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