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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 35 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 10,161 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in NV)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
