Total enrollment
1,572
-8 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Nevada
Iowa · Public K-12
Nevada's public schools total 3 across the city, with enrollment of about 1,572 and an average school size near 524.
7-year change in Nevada
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 86%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,983
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,572
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 632 |
| Nevada High School | High | 09-12 | 498 |
| Nevada Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 442 |
About Nevada
Nevada, Iowa is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,572 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Nevada is around 524 students, 39% higher than the Iowa average of about 376.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,580 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,572 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 8% to 13%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Nevada discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.