- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pioche, NV
Pioche Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pioche Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320027000173
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioche Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 64
- students enrolled
Pioche Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Pioche Elementary School shrank from 66 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.2 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 320027000173 · Pioche, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 16:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Panaca Elementary School (193 students)
Pioche Elementary School shrank from 66 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.2 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pioche Elementary 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 64
Pioche Elementary School
64 students
What this shows Pioche Elementary School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioche Elementary School compares
Pioche Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 22% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 55% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 30% in Nevada - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Pioche Elementary 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 Pioche Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioche Elementary 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 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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioche Elementary School
How many students attend Pioche Elementary School?
Pioche Elementary School has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pioche, NV. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioche Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioche Elementary School is 16:1, which is 22% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 2% 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 Pioche Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Pioche Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioche Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pioche Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Pioche, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioche Elementary School?
Pioche Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lincoln County School District?
Besides Pioche Elementary 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.