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Lander School District

625 Weaver Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,077 students in Lander School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Lander School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
5 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
1,077 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lander School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 20 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#18 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
15%
30%
32%
44%
15-19%
26%
(22-23)
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.71
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
45%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
57%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,540 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,540
$12,085
Spending / Student
$15,018
$12,248

Best Lander School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Education
Alternative School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lander School District?
Lander School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,077 students.
What is the rank of Lander School District?
Lander School District is ranked #18 out of 20 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 Lander School District?
57% of Lander School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lander School District?
Lander School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Lander School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,077 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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