- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ruby Valley Elementary School shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-27.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 320012000139 · Wells, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
6 enr · 6:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Ruby Valley Elementary School shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-27.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Ruby Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 6
Ruby Valley Elementary School
6 students
What this shows Ruby Valley Elementary School reports 6 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruby Valley Elementary School compares
Ruby Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~6 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), down 3.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.