- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fernley, NV
East Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320030000704
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Fernley · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fernley, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
East Valley Elementary School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 320030000704 · Fernley, NV Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 18.5:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
East Valley Elementary School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
East Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fernley High S
Fernley High School
1,327 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
748 students
- Silverland Mid
Silverland Middle School
677 students
- Fernley Interm
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- This school 518
East Valley Elementary School
518 students
What this shows East Valley Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Valley Elementary School compares
East Valley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 52% in Nevada - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, East Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lyon County School District reports $11,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Fernley
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Valley Elementary School
How many students attend East Valley Elementary School?
East Valley Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fernley, NV. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 18% 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 East Valley Elementary School?
33.4% of students at East Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Fernley, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley Elementary School?
East Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Fernley?
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fernley, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fernley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides East Valley Elementary School, Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students), Dayton High School (748 students), and Silverland Middle School (677 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.