Enrollment
700
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fallon, NV
Churchill County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Churchill County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320003000003
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill County Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Fallon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchill County Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill County Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Fallon, NV.
School address
District: Churchill County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320003000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Churchill County Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Churchill County Middle School
Churchill County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fallon, Nevada, enrolling 700 students.
At 18.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 700 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County High School (1,025 students) and E C Best Elementary (465 students) alongside Churchill County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Churchill County Middle 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 56% in Nevada - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Churchill County Middle School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Churchill County School District, which includes Churchill County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E C Best Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Numa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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 middle 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 (~700 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Churchill County Middle School
How many students attend Churchill County Middle School?
Churchill County Middle School has 700 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fallon, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill County Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Churchill County Middle School?
98.4% of students at Churchill County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchill County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Churchill County Middle School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Fallon, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill County Middle School?
Churchill County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Churchill County Middle School rank among public schools in Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill County Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School a good school?
Churchill County Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Middle School, Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County High School (1,025 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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