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ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
4
Schools
88
Students
$36,494
Per-Pupil Spend
+154% nat'l
89.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+38pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 88 students across 4 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $36,494 is above average for a US public school district. 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dyer Elementary SchoolPK–0841
Goldfield Elementary SchoolPK–0825
Silver Peak Elementary SchoolPK–086
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Esmeralda Virtual High School09–1216
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,494+154% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
84%
State
83.9%
Local (property tax)
1.3%
Federal
14.8%

State funding accounts for 84% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
88
Students
90%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,494 per pupil — 154% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 public schools, serving a total of 88 students.
How much does ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $36,494 per pupil — 154% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
90% of students in ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.