- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Wendover Middle School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 320012000728 · West Wendover, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 16.2:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
West Wendover Middle School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
West Wendover Middle 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 194
West Wendover Middle School
194 students
What this shows West Wendover Middle School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Wendover Middle School compares
West Wendover Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,020
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.