Total enrollment
1,059
+32 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Lander County
Nevada · Public K-12
Across Lander County, 5 public K-12 schools educate around 1,059 students, roughly 1 in 5 residents. The level mix runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Lander County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lander County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Nevada | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,059 | #11 of 11 | #2,715 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #11 of 11 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.2:1 | #11 of 11 | #2,647 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 46.1% | #10 of 11 | #1,816 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.9% | #9 of 11 | #795 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
5,770
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,059
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$89,014
Above Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.1%
Below Nevada avg
Elementary
2
440 students
Middle
1
310 students
High
1
309 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lander
1,059 students · 1 district in Lander County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lander 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".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.4%
civilian labor
Median age
38
27.6% under 18
Test scores in Lander County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Elementary School | Battle Mountain | Elementary | PK-04 | 432 | · |
| Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School | Battle Mountain | Middle | 05-08 | 310 | · |
| Battle Mountain High School | Battle Mountain | High | 09-12 | 309 | · |
| Austin Combined Schools | Austin | Elementary | PK-08 | 8 | · |
| Lander County Adult Ed | Battle Mountain | Combined | UG-UG | 0 | · |
Cities in Lander County
About Lander County
Across the sparse Nevada county of Lander County of about 5,770 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 1,059 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $89,014, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 18% noticeably above the Nevada median.
In terms of grade levels, Lander County is built around 2 elementary schools (440 students), 1 middle school (310), 1 high school (309), and 1 combined or other schools.
Lander dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,059 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lander County has grew 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,027 students to 1,059.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lander County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data