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LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
5
Schools
1,059
Students
$15,250
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
43.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 1,059 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,250 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Austin Combined SchoolsPK–0811
Battle Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–04440
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School05–08314
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Battle Mountain High School08–12294
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lander County Adult EdAE–AE0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,250Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
State
70.1%
Local (property tax)
1.5%
Federal
28.4%

State funding accounts for 70% 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
5
Schools
1,059
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,059 students.
What is the graduation rate for LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,250 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
44% of students in LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
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.