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Elko County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 10,161 students in Elko County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Elko County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
35 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
10,161 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
516 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Elko County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
566 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,474 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
44%
# Black Students
80 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
5,659 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
56%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
309 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
253
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
741
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
755
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
747
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
780
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
805
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
737
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
729
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
789
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
774
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
875
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
807
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
704
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
655
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,943 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,863 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,943
$11,955
Spending / Student
$13,863
$12,116
Best Elko County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 Boyd Kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 744-4382
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 744-4382
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Montello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
254 B Street
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2481
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2481
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Independence Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Argent Avenue
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Jackpot High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Owyhee High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Ruby Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 909 students
Rank: #99.
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Parkchester Drive
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Grades: K-4
| 612 students
Rank: #1111.
Grammar School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #1212.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 East Licht Parkway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-6881
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-6881
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1313.
Wells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1378 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3837
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3837
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: #1414.
Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Boyd-kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1515.
Flagview Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 Country Club Dr
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Grades: 5-6
| 686 students
Rank: #1616.
Wells Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #1717.
Jackpot Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Grades: 7-8
| 15 students
Rank: #1818.
Wells High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1919.
Spring Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14650 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #2020.
Jackpot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
Rank: #2121.
Carlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #2222.
Elko High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #2323.
West Wendover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2332 Florence Way
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3100
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2424.
Carlin High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #2525.
West Wendover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #2626.
Adobe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Grades: 7-8
| 720 students
Rank: #2727.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #2828.
Carlin Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #2929.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #3030.
Owyhee Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #3131.
West Wendover High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #3232.
Owyhee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-2233
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-2233
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elko County School District?
Elko County School District manages 35 public schools serving 10,161 students.
What is the rank of Elko County School District?
Elko County School District is ranked #10 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County School District?
56% of Elko County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elko County School District?
Elko County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Elko County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,863 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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