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Elementary· 4 schools in district

Lovelock Elementary School

1100 Harvard Way, Lovelock, NV 89419PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
314
Students
Total enrolled
$21,898
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 314 students in grades PK–05 in Lovelock, Nevada.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,898 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lovelock Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Lovelock, Nevada, serving grades PK–05 with 314 students. The district invests $21,898 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Lovelock Elementary School

314
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution164 male · 150 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 314 students
Student Composition
47%
33%
12%
Asian1%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black2%
Multiracial12%
Native American6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320042000197

Academic Outcomes at Lovelock Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89419

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,898Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,898
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,635
Student Support$4,161
Administration$2,628
Operations$3,285
Other$2,190
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,898 spent per student, an estimated $9,701 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
76%
State government
76.2%
Local (property tax)
10.1%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,898/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Imlay Elementary School
↓
Middle
Pershing County Middle School
↓
High School
Pershing County High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPershing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)273-2176
NCES ID: 320042000197
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lovelock seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Pershing County High School
183 students · 09–12
● 49 opp46% FRL
Mid
Pershing County Middle School
148 students · 06–08
● 49 opp58% FRL
Elem
Imlay Elementary School
18 students · KG–05
● 49 opp22% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1100 Harvard Way, Lovelock, NV 89419
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.