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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 2026 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 9,539 students in Elko School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Elko School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
34 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
9,539 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
509 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elko School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
46%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
55%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,852 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,767 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,852
$12,205
Spending / Student
$14,767
$12,370
Best Elko School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mound Valley Elementary 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
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Montello Elementary 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
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Independence Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jackpot High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Jackpot Jr High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary 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
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Ruby Valley Elementary 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
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Grammar School 2
(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
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Peak Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Parkchester Drive
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Creek Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Spring Creek High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Wells Elementary 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
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Flagview Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 Country Club Dr
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Gr: 5-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Owyhee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1717.
Wells Jr High 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
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Wells High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Spring Creek Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2020.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Boyd-kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
West Wendover Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Adobe Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2323.
Elko High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
West Wendover Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Carlin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2727.
Carlin Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: 7-8 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2828.
Jackpot Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Carlin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3131.
Owyhee Jr High 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
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students
Rank: #3232.
West Wendover High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elko School District?
Elko School District manages 34 public schools serving 9,539 students.
What is the rank of Elko School District?
Elko School District is ranked #11 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 35% 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 School District?
Elko School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Elko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,767 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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