- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fernley, NV
Fernley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fernley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320030000175
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernley Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Fernley · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernley Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fernley, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Fernley Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 320030000175 · Fernley, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 19.2:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Fernley Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Fernley 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 442
Fernley Elementary School
442 students
What this shows Fernley Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernley Elementary School compares
Fernley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 48% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 58% in Nevada - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.3%
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Fernley 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 Fernley 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 | Lower 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernley 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernley Elementary School
How many students attend Fernley Elementary School?
Fernley Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fernley, NV. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernley Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 22% 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 Fernley Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Fernley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fernley Elementary School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Fernley, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernley Elementary School?
Fernley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Fernley Elementary School rank among schools in Fernley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernley Elementary School ranks #1 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 Fernley 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.