Enrollment
436
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallon, NV
Lahontan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lahontan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320003000021
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lahontan Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Fallon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lahontan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lahontan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Fallon, NV.
School address
District: Churchill County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320003000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lahontan Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lahontan Elementary School
Lahontan Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fallon, Nevada, enrolling 436 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.8% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% 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 E C Best Elementary (465 students): Lahontan Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.2:1).
Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County High School (1,025 students) and Churchill County Middle School (700 students) alongside Lahontan Elementary 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 Lahontan Elementary School compares
Lahontan Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 27% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 21% in Nevada - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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 436 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.
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 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Lahontan Elementary School 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 Lahontan Elementary School.
$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 Lahontan Elementary School 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 |
| E C Best Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Numa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lahontan Elementary School'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
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lahontan Elementary School
How many students attend Lahontan Elementary School?
Lahontan Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallon, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lahontan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lahontan Elementary School is 15:1, which is 27% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Lahontan Elementary School?
95.8% of students at Lahontan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lahontan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lahontan Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Fallon, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lahontan Elementary School?
Lahontan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Lahontan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lahontan Elementary School ranks #1 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 Lahontan Elementary School a good school?
Lahontan Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Churchill County School District?
Besides Lahontan Elementary School, Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County High School (1,025 students), Churchill County Middle School (700 students), and E C Best Elementary (465 students). See the Churchill County School District district page for the complete list.
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