Enrollment
465
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallon, NV
E C Best Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E C Best Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320003000004
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E C Best Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Fallon · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
E C Best Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E C Best Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fallon, NV.
School address
District: Churchill County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320003000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E C Best Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at E C Best Elementary
E C Best Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fallon, Nevada, enrolling 465 students.
At 17.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.8% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 234 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Numa Elementary School (455 students): E C Best Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 17.5:1).
Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County High School (1,025 students) and Churchill County Middle School (700 students) alongside E C Best Elementary.
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 E C Best Elementary compares
E C Best Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 41% in Nevada - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, E C Best Elementary 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 E C Best Elementary.
$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 E C Best Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Numa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lahontan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E C Best Elementary'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
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 elementary schools in Fallon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E C Best Elementary
How many students attend E C Best Elementary?
E C Best Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallon, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E C Best Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E C Best Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% 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 E C Best Elementary?
97.8% of students at E C Best Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E C Best Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E C Best Elementary is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Fallon, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E C Best Elementary?
E C Best Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 E C Best Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, E C Best Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Fallon on the city page.
Is E C Best Elementary a good school?
E C Best Elementary earns 25/100 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 E C Best Elementary, Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County High School (1,025 students), Churchill County Middle School (700 students), and Numa Elementary School (455 students). See the Churchill County School District district page for the complete list.
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