Public schools in Ely, NV
5 open public schools with an address in Ely, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,150
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Ely public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ely, NV: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,150 students, an average of 230 per school. The largest campus is White Pine High School (365 students), and the largest elementary school is David E Norman Elementary (362).
White Pine County School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 88% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ely
Elementary schools in Ely
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David E Norman Elementary White Pine County School District | PK–05 | 362 | 14.8:1 | |
| Learning Bridge State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 166 | 41.5:1 |
Middle schools in Ely
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine Middle School White Pine County School District | 06–08 | 233 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Ely
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steptoe Valley High School White Pine County School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 24 | 12:1 | |
| White Pine High School White Pine County School District | 09–12 | 365 | 19.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.3%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Ely schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,150 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ely
How many public schools are in Ely, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ely: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,150 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ely?
Schools with an address in Ely belong to 2 education agencies, led by White Pine County School District (4 schools), State Sponsored Charter Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ely?
White Pine High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ely, with 365 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ely?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Ely are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Learning Bridge. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ely schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ely public schools is 14.8:1, lower than the Nevada school median of 17.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ely guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nevada cities