Enrollment
22
Combined
DISTRICT 176 · STATE 1,078
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHOE COUNTY·NCES 320048000217
Gerlach K-12 School
555 E. Sunset Blvd, GERLACH, NV 89412 · (775) 557-2326 · Washoe County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL22 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 22.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
4 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 2 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 10 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 5% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Gerlach K-12 School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 22 | #7 of 9 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
22
+1 (+5%) vs 2020
-63% since 1990-91, when it was 60
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
was 10.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 22 | 2 | 11.0:1 | 18% (4) |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 3 | 7.7:1 | 26% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 17 | 2.2 | 7.7:1 | 24% (4) |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 19% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 1 | 22.0:1 | 14% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 44% (4) |
| 2010-11 | 22 | 6 | 3.7:1 | 45% (10) |
| 2000-01 | 60 | 8 | 7.5:1 | 30% (18) |
| 1990-91 | 60 | 8 | 7.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gerlach K-12 School.
About Gerlach K-12 School
Located in GERLACH, Nevada, Gerlach K-12 School is a small combined-grade school. Students in pre-K through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 22 students. For comparison, combined schools in Nevada average about 1,078 students.
Across its 114 schools, Washoe County enrolls 63,959 students. Gerlach K-12 School is one of those schools.
Gerlach K-12 School has no majority group; White students are the largest, at 50%. Beyond that, enrollment is 36% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. In Washoe County overall, about 63% of residents are White.
Its 2 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 11.0:1. This ratio sits 11.6 below the 22.6:1 average for combined schools in Nevada. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 18%. That is 38 points below the 56% average for public schools in Washoe County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Washoe County show that the median household income is $88,096, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Gerlach K-12 School is one of 127 public schools in the county.
NCES describes the area around Gerlach K-12 School as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment at Gerlach K-12 School climbed 5% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 21 to 22 students.
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Washoe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
497,200
Census ACS
Median income
$88,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
127
68,279 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Washoe County
- North Valleys High SchoolHigh · 2,307 students
- Spanish Springs High SchoolHigh · 2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed High SchoolHigh · 2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug High SchoolHigh · 2,008 students
- Reno High SchoolHigh · 1,741 students
- Damonte Ranch High SchoolHigh · 1,738 students
Frequently asked questions
About Gerlach K-12 SchoolHow large is Gerlach K-12 School?
Gerlach K-12 School enrolls approximately 22 students in grades PK-12.
Is Gerlach K-12 School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Gerlach K-12 School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Gerlach K-12 School have?
Gerlach K-12 School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.
How diverse is Gerlach K-12 School?
Gerlach K-12 School reports a student body of 50% White, 36% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Gerlach K-12 School?
Gerlach K-12 School is overseen by Washoe County in Washoe County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.