38 public schools serving approximately 10,391 students, in a county of 54,047 residents.
LARGEST DISTRICT
ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10,171 students · 3 districts in Elko County
Left bar is the racial makeup of Elko County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Elko County?
There are 38 public K-12 schools in Elko County, Nevada, with a combined enrollment of about 10,391.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Elko County?
The county's public school system includes 18 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Elko County?
ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Elko County, serving approximately 10,171 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Elko County?
Elko County has roughly 54,047 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Elko County?
Median household income in Elko County is $86,487, above the Nevada average of $75,145. About 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Elko County?
Approximately 17.8% of adults 25 and older in Elko County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Elko County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.3% of students in Elko County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nevada county average of 63.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elko County schools?
Across Elko County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Elko County?
Elko County residents are approximately 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 18% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Elko County is owner-occupied?
Elko County has about 22,177 housing units, of which roughly 71.4% are owner-occupied.
