Austin Combined Schools

Lander
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
8 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Austin School, located at 200 Highway 305 North in Austin, Nevada, serves as the primary educational hub for the small, historic community of Austin. As part of the Lander County School District, the school functions as a K-12 institution, reflecting the close-knit and remote nature of its rural setting. By consolidating elementary, middle, and high school education under one roof, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic life of the town’s families, often maintaining small class sizes that allow for personalized instruction and a supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique character of Austin, a former mining town nestled in the Toiyabe Range. Given its isolated location, Austin School serves as more than just a place of academic instruction; it is a center for community engagement, extracurricular activities, and local pride. Students at Austin School benefit from a curriculum designed to meet state standards while navigating the challenges and opportunities of rural education, often fostering strong mentorship bonds between students and faculty.
8
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    7 (87.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (12.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lander
Phone: (775)964-2467
Website: http://austin.lander.k12.nv.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 6 3
Gender Ratio