- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Wendover, NV
West Wendover High School
Federal NCES profile for West Wendover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000449
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wendover High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Wendover · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Wendover High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Wendover High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Wendover, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Wendover High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 320012000449 · West Wendover, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 15.7:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
West Wendover High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
West Wendover High 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 298
West Wendover High School
298 students
What this shows West Wendover High School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Wendover High School compares
West Wendover High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 42% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 28% in Nevada - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 16.4%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, West Wendover High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Wendover High 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 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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Wendover High School
How many students attend West Wendover High School?
West Wendover High School has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Wendover, NV. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wendover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wendover High School is 15.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 0% 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 High School?
44.7% of students at West Wendover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Wendover High School?
The largest demographic group at West Wendover High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in West Wendover, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wendover High School?
West Wendover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in West Wendover?
By Resource Investment Index, West Wendover High School ranks #3 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 High 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.