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6.7 avg / 10

White Pine County School District

School District · Ely, Nevada

Students: 1,290
Teachers (FTE): 37

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

10

4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,685

Student-Teacher Ratio

34.9:1

How this district compares

Nevada rank

#9 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Nevada avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,685

+$2,610 vs Nevada median

District size

1,290 students

Smaller than Nevada median

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. The district invests $16,685 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, 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 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, White Pine County School District students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 23.1%
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ELA Proficiency 34.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in White Pine County School District with test data.

District Details

State
Nevada
City
Ely
Total Enrollment
1,290
Teachers (FTE)
37
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in White Pine County School District?

White Pine County School District spends $16,685 per student per year.

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 8.1/10.

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 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.8%. 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 6.7/10 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 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
23.1%
ELA Proficiency
34.8%

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

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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