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6.5 avg / 10

Elko School District

School District · Elko, Nevada

Students: 9,908
Teachers (FTE): 500

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

35

16 elem, 8 mid, 8 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,020

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.8:1

How this district compares

Nevada rank

#11 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Nevada avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,020

$1,055 vs Nevada median

District size

9,908 students

Much larger than Nevada median

About Elko

Elko is a Elko, Nevada school district serving 35 schools. The district educates 9,908 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $13,020 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Elko demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Liberty Peak Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Elko students show an average math proficiency of 24.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.1%.

The district includes 16 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 8 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Elko, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Elko with test data.

District Details

State
Nevada
City
Elko
Total Enrollment
9,908
Teachers (FTE)
500
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elko?

Elko has 35 schools in total — 16 elementary, 8 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Elko?

The average composite rating for Elko is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elko?

Elko spends $13,020 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elko?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elko is 19.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elko?

Liberty Peak Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elko with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Elko?

Across schools in Elko with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elko compare to other districts in Nevada?

Elko has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 35 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nevada by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
24.4%
ELA Proficiency
37.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nevada Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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