- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ely, NV
Steptoe Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Steptoe Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320051000483
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steptoe Valley High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Ely · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Steptoe Valley High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steptoe Valley High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Ely, NV.
School address
District: White Pine County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320051000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Steptoe Valley High School shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-25.8%).
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
-8 students YoY 320051000483 · Ely, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 24:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: White Pine High School (365 students)
Steptoe Valley High School shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-25.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Steptoe Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Pine Hig
White Pine High School
365 students
- David E Norman
David E Norman Elementary
362 students
- White Pine Mid
White Pine Middle School
233 students
- Mcgill Element 131
Mcgill Elementary
131 students
- Lund High Scho 59
Lund High School
59 students
- This school 24
Steptoe Valley High School
24 students
What this shows Steptoe Valley High School reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steptoe Valley High School compares
Steptoe Valley High 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 17% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Nevada - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,685
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 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Steptoe Valley High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for White Pine County School District reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steptoe Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| David E Norman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Pine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mcgill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lund High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steptoe Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Ely
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steptoe Valley High School
How many students attend Steptoe Valley High School?
Steptoe Valley High School has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ely, NV. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steptoe Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steptoe Valley High School is 24:1, which is 17% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steptoe Valley High School?
96.8% of students at Steptoe Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steptoe Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Steptoe Valley High School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Ely, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steptoe Valley High School?
Steptoe Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Steptoe Valley High School rank among public schools in Ely?
By Resource Investment Index, Steptoe Valley High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Ely, 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 Ely on the city page.
What other schools are in White Pine County School District?
Besides Steptoe Valley High School, White Pine County School District also operates White Pine High School (365 students), David E Norman Elementary (362 students), and White Pine Middle School (233 students). See the White Pine County School District district page for the complete list.