Enrollment
162
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lovelock, NV
Pershing County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pershing County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320042000167
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing County Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lovelock · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing County Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovelock, NV.
School address
District: Pershing County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320042000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pershing County Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pershing County Middle School
Pershing County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lovelock, Nevada, enrolling 162 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #9.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pershing County School District also operates Lovelock Elementary School (301 students) and Pershing County High School (187 students) alongside Pershing County Middle 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 Pershing County Middle School compares
Pershing County Middle 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 12% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 46% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 48% in Nevada - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$17,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 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 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Pershing County Middle School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pershing County School District, which includes Pershing County Middle School.
$17,969
Per student
+9%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 76.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Pershing County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelock Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imlay Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Pershing County Middle School's federal record.
- Compare Pershing County Middle School against another school. Compare schools
- Pershing County School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Pershing County Middle School
How many students attend Pershing County Middle School?
Pershing County Middle School has 162 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lovelock, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing County Middle School is 18:1, which is 12% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 15% 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 Pershing County Middle School?
41.2% of students at Pershing County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pershing County Middle School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Lovelock, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing County Middle School?
Pershing County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pershing County Middle School rank among public schools in Lovelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing County Middle 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. See all public schools in Lovelock on the city page.
Is Pershing County Middle School a good school?
Pershing County Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Pershing County School District?
Besides Pershing County Middle School, Pershing County School District also operates Lovelock Elementary School (301 students), Pershing County High School (187 students), and Imlay Elementary School (16 students). See the Pershing County School District district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.