Enrollment
658
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernley Intermediate School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernley Intermediate School
Fernley Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fernley, Nevada, enrolling 658 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 658 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 658 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lyon County School District spends $11,928 per pupil, 28% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students) and Dayton High School (748 students) alongside Fernley Intermediate 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 Fernley Intermediate School compares
Fernley Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,928
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County School District, which includes Fernley Intermediate School.
$11,928
Per student
-28%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 74.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
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 (~658 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fernley Intermediate School a good school?
Fernley Intermediate School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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