- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fernley, NV
Fernley Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Fernley Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320030000311
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernley Intermediate School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Fernley · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernley Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernley Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Fernley, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Fernley Intermediate School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 320030000311 · Fernley, NV Elementary · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 23.5:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Fernley Intermediate School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Fernley Intermediate 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
- This school
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- East Valley El 518
East Valley Elementary School
518 students
What this shows Fernley Intermediate School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernley Intermediate School compares
Fernley Intermediate 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 50% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Nevada - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.4%
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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Fernley Intermediate School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Intermediate 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernley Intermediate 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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernley Intermediate School
How many students attend Fernley Intermediate School?
Fernley Intermediate School has 658 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fernley, NV. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernley Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernley Intermediate School is 23.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernley Intermediate School?
38.6% of students at Fernley Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernley Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Fernley Intermediate School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Fernley, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernley Intermediate School?
Fernley Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Fernley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernley Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in Fernley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Fernley Intermediate 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.