Enrollment
708
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Creek, NV
Spring Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320012000464
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Spring Creek · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Spring Creek, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Creek Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Creek Middle School
Spring Creek Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Spring Creek, Nevada, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 708 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Middle School compares
Spring Creek 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 74% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Nevada - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,008
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Spring Creek Middle 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 Spring Creek Middle 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 Spring Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Peak Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek Middle 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
- 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
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 (~708 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Middle School
How many students attend Spring Creek Middle School?
Spring Creek Middle School has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Creek, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Creek Middle School?
19.8% of students at Spring Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek Middle School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Spring Creek, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek Middle School?
Spring Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Spring Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Spring Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Middle School ranks #6 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.
Is Spring Creek Middle School a good school?
Spring Creek Middle School earns 15/100 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 Elko County School District?
Besides Spring Creek Middle School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Flagview Intermediate School (674 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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