- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lovelock, NV
Pershing County High School
Federal NCES profile for Pershing County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320042000198
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lovelock · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing County High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovelock, NV.
School address
District: Pershing County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320042000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Pershing County High School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 320042000198 · Lovelock, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovelock Elementary School (301 students)
Pershing County High School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pershing County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovelock Eleme
Lovelock Elementary School
301 students
- This school
Pershing County High School
187 students
- Pershing Count
Pershing County Middle School
162 students
- Imlay Elementa 16
Imlay Elementary School
16 students
What this shows Pershing County High School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing County High School compares
Pershing County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 47% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 12% in Nevada - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$18,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Pershing County High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pershing County School District reports $18,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pershing County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelock Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imlay Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing County High School
How many students attend Pershing County High School?
Pershing County High School has 187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lovelock, NV. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing County High School is 13.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 15% 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 Pershing County High School?
41.0% of students at Pershing County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing County High School?
The largest demographic group at Pershing County High School is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Lovelock, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing County High School?
Pershing County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Pershing County High School rank among public schools in Lovelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovelock, 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 Pershing County School District?
Besides Pershing County High School, Pershing County School District also operates Lovelock Elementary School (301 students), Pershing County Middle School (162 students), and Imlay Elementary School (16 students). See the Pershing County School District district page for the complete list.