Enrollment
1,025
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fallon, NV
Churchill County High School
Federal NCES profile for Churchill County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320003000001
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill County High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Fallon · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchill County High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill County High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fallon, NV.
School address
District: Churchill County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Churchill County High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Churchill County High School
Churchill County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Fallon, Nevada, enrolling 1,025 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Nevada schools and 47% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.7% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,025 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Churchill County School District spends $12,255 per pupil, 26% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fallon's high schools, it stands alongside Churchill County Adult Ed (52 students): Churchill County High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County Middle School (700 students) and E C Best Elementary (465 students) alongside Churchill County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Churchill County High School compares
Churchill County High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 47% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 93% in Nevada - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Churchill County High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Churchill County School District, which includes Churchill County High School.
$12,255
Per student
-26%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 72.3%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Churchill County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E C Best Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Numa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lahontan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchill County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Fallon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Churchill County High School
How many students attend Churchill County High School?
Churchill County High School has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fallon, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill County High School is 30.1:1, which is 47% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Churchill County High School?
96.7% of students at Churchill County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchill County High School?
The largest demographic group at Churchill County High School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Fallon, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill County High School?
Churchill County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Churchill County High School rank among public schools in Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill County High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fallon, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fallon on the city page.
Is Churchill County High School a good school?
Churchill County High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Churchill County School District?
Besides Churchill County High School, Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County Middle School (700 students), E C Best Elementary (465 students), and Numa Elementary School (455 students). See the Churchill County School District district page for the complete list.
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