Enrollment
455
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallon, NV
Numa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Numa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320003000431
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Numa Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Fallon · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Numa Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Numa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Fallon, NV.
School address
District: Churchill County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320003000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Numa Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Numa Elementary School
Numa Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fallon, Nevada, enrolling 455 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.0% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% 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): Numa Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 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 Numa 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 Numa Elementary School compares
Numa 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 43% in Nevada - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Numa Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Churchill County School District, which includes Numa 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 Numa 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| E C Best Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lahontan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Numa 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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Numa Elementary School
How many students attend Numa Elementary School?
Numa Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallon, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Numa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Numa Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 11% 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 Numa Elementary School?
97.0% of students at Numa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Numa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Numa Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Fallon, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Numa Elementary School?
Numa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Numa Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Numa Elementary School ranks #3 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 Numa Elementary School a good school?
Numa Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Numa 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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