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Elko School District

1092 Burns Road
Elko, NV 89803
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (775) 738-5196

Top Rankings

Elko 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 2025 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 9,888 students in Elko 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 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
36 Schools
778 Schools
# Students
9,888 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
494 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Elko 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NV)
#12 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Elko School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elko School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elko School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elko School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Elko School District and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
554 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,412 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
45%
# Black Students
73 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
5,480 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
55%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
306 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
8%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
234
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
642
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
716
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
728
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
733
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
751
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
798
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
715
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
728
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
793
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
791
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
818
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
762
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
669
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,041

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,328 is higher than the state median of $12,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,246 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$5,795 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Elko School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$141 MM
$5,873 MM
This chart displays total spending of Elko School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,328
$12,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Elko School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,246
$12,233
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Elko School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elko School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
208 Boyd Kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 744-4382
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Montello Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
254 B Street
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2481
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Independence Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1645 Sewell Drive
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Owyhee High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #77.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
Ruby Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1129 Lake Avenue
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #99.
Spring Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Peak Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Parkchester Drive
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Grades: K-4
| 555 students
Rank: #1212.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #1313.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7 East Licht Parkway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-6881
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1414.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1378 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3837
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #1515.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
208 Boyd-kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1616.
Flagview Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 Country Club Dr
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Grades: 5-6
| 686 students
Rank: #1717.
Wells Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Rank: #1818.
Jackpot Jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1919.
Wells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2020.
Spring Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14650 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #2121.
Jackpot Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Grades: K-6
| 74 students
Rank: #2222.
Carlin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Rank: #2323.
Elko High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Grades: 7-12
| 1,433 students
Rank: #2424.
West Wendover Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2332 Florence Way
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2525.
Carlin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #2626.
West Wendover Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #2727.
Adobe Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Grades: 7-8
| 681 students
Rank: #2828.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: #2929.
Carlin Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #3030.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #3131.
Owyhee Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Rank: #3232.
West Wendover High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #3333.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Education
Alternative School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-2233
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK
| 7 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elko School District?
Elko School District manages 36 public schools serving 9,888 students.
What is the rank of Elko School District?
Elko 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 School District?
55% of Elko School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 School District?
Elko School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Elko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,246 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 36 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,888 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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