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ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
35
Schools
10,161
Students
$14,235
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
40.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
84.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 10,161 students across 35 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,235 is near the national average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (35)
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carlin High School09–1297
Elko High School09–121,424
Jackpot High School09–1243
Owyhee High School09–1289
Spring Creek High School09–12909
Wells High School09–1298
West Wendover High School09–12318
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adult EducationAE–AE0
Early ChildhoodPK–PK14
Northeastern Nevada Virtual AcademyKG–12105
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,235Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
14%
State
72.7%
Local (property tax)
14.5%
Federal
12.9%

State funding accounts for 73% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
10,161
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.6%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 35 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 35 public schools, serving a total of 10,161 students.
What is the graduation rate for ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,235 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
40% of students in ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.