Enrollment
69
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tonopah, NV
Tonopah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tonopah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320036000618
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonopah Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tonopah · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonopah Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, NV.
School address
District: Nye County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320036000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonopah Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonopah Middle School
Tonopah Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Tonopah, Nevada, enrolling 69 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 69 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students) and Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students) alongside Tonopah 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 Tonopah Middle School compares
Tonopah 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 12% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Nevada - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Tonopah Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nye County School District, which includes Tonopah Middle School.
$14,127
Per student
-14%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 79.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 Tonopah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J G Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonopah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tonopah Middle School
How many students attend Tonopah Middle School?
Tonopah Middle School has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tonopah, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Middle School is 23:1, which is 12% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tonopah Middle School?
98.6% of students at Tonopah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonopah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tonopah Middle School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Tonopah, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonopah Middle School?
Tonopah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tonopah Middle School rank among public schools in Tonopah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, 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 Tonopah on the city page.
Is Tonopah Middle School a good school?
Tonopah Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Nye County School District?
Besides Tonopah Middle School, Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students), Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students), and Floyd Elementary School (578 students). See the Nye County School District district page for the complete list.
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