Enrollment
305
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnemucca, NV
Winnemucca Grammar School
Federal NCES profile for Winnemucca Grammar School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320021000158
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnemucca Grammar School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnemucca Grammar School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnemucca Grammar School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Winnemucca, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnemucca Grammar School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnemucca Grammar School
Winnemucca Grammar School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winnemucca, Nevada, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winnemucca's public schools, it stands alongside Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students): Winnemucca Grammar School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.3:1).
Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students) and Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students) alongside Winnemucca Grammar 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 Winnemucca Grammar School compares
Winnemucca Grammar 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 45% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 38% in Nevada - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$14,329
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Winnemucca Grammar School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Winnemucca Grammar School.
$14,329
Per student
-13%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 72.5%
Federal 21.5%
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 Winnemucca Grammar School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnemucca Grammar School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Winnemucca
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winnemucca Grammar School
How many students attend Winnemucca Grammar School?
Winnemucca Grammar School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnemucca, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Grammar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Grammar School is 16.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% 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 Winnemucca Grammar School?
42.5% of students at Winnemucca Grammar School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnemucca Grammar School?
The largest demographic group at Winnemucca Grammar School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Winnemucca, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnemucca Grammar School?
Winnemucca Grammar School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Winnemucca Grammar School rank among schools in Winnemucca?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnemucca Grammar School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Winnemucca, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winnemucca on the city page.
Is Winnemucca Grammar School a good school?
Winnemucca Grammar School earns 25/100 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 Humboldt County School District?
Besides Winnemucca Grammar School, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.
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