White Pine County School District
School District · Ely, Nevada
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
1,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
34.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
1,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
34.9:1
Evaluating White Pine County School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge White Pine County School District 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.
Lund Elementary
Lund · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mcgill Elementary
Mcgill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
David E Norman Elementary
Ely · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#11 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,685
+$2,610 vs Nevada median
District size
1,290 students
Smaller than Nevada median
The short answer
White Pine County School District ranks #11 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. White Pine County School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lund Elementary (8.0/10), Mcgill Elementary (7.4/10), and David E Norman Elementary (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in White Pine County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lund Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Mcgill Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | David E Norman Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | White Pine Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | White Pine High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Lund High School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About White Pine County School District
White Pine County School District is a Ely, Nevada school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 1,290 students with a student-teacher ratio of 34.9:1. District-level spending was $16,685 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, White Pine County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lund Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, White Pine County School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in White Pine County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in White Pine County School District with test data.
Schools in White Pine County School District
10 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Ely
- Total Enrollment
- 1,290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- District spending per student
- $16,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for White Pine County School District?
The average composite rating for White Pine County School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District's district-level spending was $16,685 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in White Pine County School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in White Pine County School District is 34.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in White Pine County School District?
Lund Elementary is the highest-rated school in White Pine County School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in White Pine County School District?
Across schools in White Pine County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does White Pine County School District compare to other districts in Nevada?
White Pine County School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.1%
How we rate schools
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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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