Enrollment
481
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winnemucca, NV
Winnemucca Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Winnemucca Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320021000159
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnemucca Junior High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnemucca Junior High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnemucca Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Winnemucca, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnemucca Junior High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnemucca Junior High School
Winnemucca Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Winnemucca, Nevada, enrolling 481 students.
At 18.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #46, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students) and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students) alongside Winnemucca Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Winnemucca Junior High 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 51% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 52% in Nevada - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.2%
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Winnemucca Junior High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Winnemucca Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Grammar School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnemucca Junior High 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winnemucca Junior High School
How many students attend Winnemucca Junior High School?
Winnemucca Junior High School has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winnemucca, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Junior High School is 18.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 18% 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 Junior High School?
38.0% of students at Winnemucca Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnemucca Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Winnemucca Junior High School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Winnemucca, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnemucca Junior High School?
Winnemucca Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Winnemucca?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnemucca Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public 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 public schools in Winnemucca on the city page.
Is Winnemucca Junior High School a good school?
Winnemucca Junior High School earns 15/100 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 Junior High School, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students), and French Ford Middle School (438 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.
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