Enrollment
161
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alamo, NV
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pahranagat Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320027000170
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahranagat Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alamo, NV.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pahranagat Valley Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alamo, Nevada, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students) and Lincoln County High School (151 students) alongside Pahranagat Valley 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 Pahranagat Valley Elementary School compares
Pahranagat Valley 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 58% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 62% in Nevada - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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
- 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
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District, which includes Pahranagat Valley Elementary School.
$16,780
Per student
+2%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 82.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 Pahranagat Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahranagat Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alamo, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pahranagat Valley Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Alamo, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahranagat Valley Elementary School?
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pahranagat Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahranagat Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alamo, 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 Alamo on the city page.
Is Pahranagat Valley Elementary School a good school?
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Lincoln County School District?
Besides Pahranagat Valley Elementary School, Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students), Lincoln County High School (151 students), and Pahranagat Valley High School (90 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.
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