For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,282 students in White Pine County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in White Pine County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
10 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
1,282 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
32:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Pine County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Graduation Rate
70%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
45%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
69%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,685 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,685
$12,085
Spending / Student
$16,714
$12,248
Best White Pine County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Main Street
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Grades: 3-6
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Lund Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
844 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Mcgill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Avenue F
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
White Pine High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #77.
Lund High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #88.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Steptoe Valley Adult High School
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,282 students.
What is the rank of White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District is ranked #11 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in White Pine County School District?
69% of White Pine County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 32:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is White Pine County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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