Elko School District
School District · Elko, Nevada
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
35
16 elem, 8 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,020
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
35
16 elem, 8 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,020
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Elko?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elko as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Spring Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wells Elementary School
Wells · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northside Elementary School
Elko · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#12 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,020
$1,055 vs Nevada median
District size
9,908 students
Much larger than Nevada median
The short answer
Elko ranks #12 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Elko's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Liberty Peak Elementary School (8.2/10), Wells Elementary School (8.1/10), and Northside Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Elko schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Elko
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 35). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Peak Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Wells Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Northside Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | West Wendover Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Wells JR High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Spring Creek Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Grammar School 2 | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Flagview Intermediate School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Southside Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 35 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.9/10, Elko demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Liberty Peak Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Elko students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 47.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Elko with test data.
Schools in Elko
35 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 8
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 5.9/10. 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 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Elko?
Across schools in Elko with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.7%. 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 5.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.7%
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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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