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White Pine Middle School

844 Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
245
Students
Total enrolled
$17,569
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
98.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 536% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 245 students in grades 06–08 in Ely, Nevada.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,569 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

White Pine Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Ely, Nevada, serving grades 06–08 with 245 students. The district invests $17,569 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 98.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at White Pine Middle School

245
Total Students
98.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution136 male · 109 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 245 students
Student Composition
68%
19%
Asian1%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black1%
Multiracial7%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320051000256

Academic Outcomes at White Pine Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,569Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,569
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,731
Student Support$3,338
Administration$2,108
Operations$2,635
Other$1,757
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,569 spent per student, an estimated $7,783 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
21%
State government
63.6%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,569/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 98.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 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
David E Norman ElementaryMcGill ElementaryLund ElementaryBaker Elementary
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High School
White Pine High SchoolLund High SchoolSteptoe Valley High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyWhite Pine County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)289-4841
NCES ID: 320051000256
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ely seeking a public middle 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 WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elem
David E Norman Elementary
395 students · PK–05
● 44 opp100% FRL
High
White Pine High School
379 students · 09–12
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
McGill Elementary
119 students · PK–05
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
Lund Elementary
56 students · KG–05
● 51 opp32% FRL
High
Lund High School
54 students · 06–12
● 51 opp17% FRL
High
Steptoe Valley High School
31 students · 09–12
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
Baker Elementary
15 students · 03–06
● 44 opp20% FRL
Other
Early Childhood
13 students · PK–PK
● 44 opp46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
844 Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.