- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Wendover, NV
West Wendover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Wendover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320012000308
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wendover Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Wendover · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Wendover Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Wendover Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Wendover, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Wendover Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 320012000308 · West Wendover, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 18.2:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
West Wendover Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
West Wendover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
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
- This school 419
West Wendover Elementary School
419 students
What this shows West Wendover Elementary School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Wendover Elementary School compares
West Wendover Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▼ 19% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 49% in Nevada - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
White 16.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, West Wendover Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 West Wendover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Wendover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Wendover Elementary School
How many students attend West Wendover Elementary School?
West Wendover Elementary School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Wendover, NV. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wendover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wendover Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Wendover Elementary School?
62.0% of students at West Wendover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Wendover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Wendover Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in West Wendover, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wendover Elementary School?
West Wendover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 West Wendover Elementary School rank among public schools in West Wendover?
By Resource Investment Index, West Wendover Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Wendover, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides West Wendover Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.