Enrollment
194
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Wendover, NV
West Wendover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Wendover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320012000728
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wendover Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Wendover · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Wendover Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Wendover Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Wendover, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Wendover Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Wendover Middle School
West Wendover Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in West Wendover, Nevada, enrolling 194 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 194 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.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside West Wendover 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 West Wendover Middle School compares
West Wendover 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 36% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 32% in Nevada - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 78.9%
White 16.0%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, West Wendover Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes West Wendover Middle School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 West Wendover Middle 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Wendover Middle School
How many students attend West Wendover Middle School?
West Wendover Middle School has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Wendover, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wendover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wendover Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 3% 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 Middle School?
49.1% of students at West Wendover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Wendover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Wendover Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in West Wendover, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wendover Middle School?
West Wendover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Wendover Middle School rank among public schools in West Wendover?
By Resource Investment Index, West Wendover Middle School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in West Wendover on the city page.
Is West Wendover Middle School a good school?
West Wendover Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Elko County School District?
Besides West Wendover Middle 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.
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