Enrollment
6
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wells, NV
Ruby Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruby Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320012000139
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruby Valley Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruby Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wells, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruby Valley Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruby Valley Elementary School
Ruby Valley Elementary School is a small elementary school in Wells, Nevada, enrolling 6 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Ruby Valley Elementary School is leaner than roughly 97% of Nevada schools and 71% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.3% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Nevada average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Nevada schools, with 6 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wells's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wells Elementary School (141 students): Ruby Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6:1 vs 11.8:1).
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Ruby Valley Elementary 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 Ruby Valley Elementary School compares
Ruby Valley Elementary 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 71% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 64% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 3% in Nevada - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Ruby Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Ruby Valley Elementary School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Ruby Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruby Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Wells
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~6 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Ruby Valley Elementary School?
Ruby Valley Elementary School has 6 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wells, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruby Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruby Valley Elementary School is 6:1, which is 71% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 62% 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 Ruby Valley Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Ruby Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruby Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruby Valley Elementary School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Wells, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruby Valley Elementary School?
Ruby Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ruby Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wells, 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 Wells on the city page.
Is Ruby Valley Elementary School a good school?
Ruby Valley Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada. 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 Elko County School District?
Besides Ruby Valley Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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