Enrollment
159
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fallon, NV
Northside Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Northside Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320003000005
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Early Learning Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Fallon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 71% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Fallon, NV.
School address
District: Churchill County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320003000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Early Learning Center compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Early Learning Center
Northside Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fallon, Nevada, enrolling 159 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.0% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
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 public schools, it stands alongside Oasis Academy (797 students): Northside Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 27.5:1).
Churchill County School District also operates Churchill County High School (1,025 students) and Churchill County Middle School (700 students) alongside Northside Early Learning Center.
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 Northside Early Learning Center compares
Northside Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 29% in Nevada - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Churchill County School District, which includes Northside Early Learning Center.
$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 Northside Early Learning Center 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Numa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lahontan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Early Learning Center'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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Fallon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Early Learning Center
How many students attend Northside Early Learning Center?
Northside Early Learning Center has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fallon, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Early Learning Center is 15.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 1% 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 Northside Early Learning Center?
95.0% of students at Northside Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Early Learning Center?
Northside Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northside Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in Fallon on the city page.
Is Northside Early Learning Center a good school?
Northside Early Learning Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Northside Early Learning Center, 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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