- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Creek, NV
Spring Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000330
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Spring Creek · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Creek High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Spring Creek, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Spring Creek High School held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 320012000330 · Spring Creek, NV High · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 22.6:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Spring Creek High School held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Spring Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- This school
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
- Liberty Peak E
Liberty Peak Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Spring Creek High School reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Creek High School compares
Spring Creek 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 80% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Nevada - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.4%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Spring Creek High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Spring Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Peak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~880 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek High School
How many students attend Spring Creek High School?
Spring Creek High School has 880 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Creek, NV. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek High School is 22.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Creek High School?
15.3% of students at Spring Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek High School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Spring Creek, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek High School?
Spring Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Spring Creek High School rank among public schools in Spring Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Spring Creek, 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 Spring Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Spring Creek High School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek Middle School (708 students), and Flagview Intermediate School (674 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.