- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paradise Valley, NV
Paradise Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320021000156
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Valley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
Paradise Valley School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Paradise Valley School shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 320021000156 · Paradise Valley, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 8:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students)
Paradise Valley School shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Paradise Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert M. Lowr
Albert M. Lowry High School
951 students
- Winnemucca Jun
Winnemucca Junior High School
481 students
- Sonoma Heights
Sonoma Heights Elementary
468 students
- French Ford Mi
French Ford Middle School
438 students
- Grass Valley E
Grass Valley Elementary
406 students
- This school 24
Paradise Valley School
24 students
What this shows Paradise Valley School reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Valley School compares
Paradise Valley 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 61% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 13% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 5% in Nevada - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.8%
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
$14,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 87.5%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Paradise Valley School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Humboldt County School District reports $14,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Valley School
How many students attend Paradise Valley School?
Paradise Valley School has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paradise Valley, NV. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley School is 8:1, which is 61% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 49% lower 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 Paradise Valley School?
86.7% of students at Paradise Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Valley School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Paradise Valley, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Valley School?
Paradise Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Humboldt County School District?
Besides Paradise Valley School, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.