- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alamo, NV
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pahranagat Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320027000423
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahranagat Valley Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahranagat Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahranagat Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alamo, NV.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Pahranagat Valley Middle School shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 320027000423 · Alamo, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 35.5:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Panaca Elementary School (193 students)
Pahranagat Valley Middle School shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pahranagat Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panaca Element
Panaca Elementary School
193 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
161 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
151 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley High School
90 students
- Caliente Eleme
Caliente Elementary School
87 students
- This school 71
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
71 students
What this shows Pahranagat Valley Middle School reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahranagat Valley Middle School compares
Pahranagat Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.5:1 | ▲ 73% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 63% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
35.5:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 95% in Nevada - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Pahranagat Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $16,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pahranagat Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahranagat Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pahranagat Valley Middle School
How many students attend Pahranagat Valley Middle School?
Pahranagat Valley Middle School has 71 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alamo, NV. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Middle School is 35.5:1, which is 73% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 126% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahranagat Valley Middle School?
28.1% of students at Pahranagat Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahranagat Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pahranagat Valley Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Alamo, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahranagat Valley Middle School?
Pahranagat Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Pahranagat Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahranagat Valley Middle School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District?
Besides Pahranagat Valley Middle School, Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students), Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students), and Lincoln County High School (151 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.