Enrollment
24
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320051000483
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Ely · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steptoe Valley High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steptoe Valley High School
Steptoe Valley High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Ely, Nevada, enrolling 24 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.8% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Nevada schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ely's high schools, it stands alongside White Pine High School (365 students): Steptoe Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
White Pine County School District also operates White Pine High School (365 students) and David E Norman Elementary (362 students) alongside Steptoe Valley High 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 Steptoe Valley High School compares
Steptoe Valley High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Pine County School District, which includes Steptoe Valley High School.
$16,637
Per student
+1%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 63.6%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Steptoe Valley High School a good school?
Steptoe Valley High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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