Enrollment
398
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver Springs, NV
Silver Stage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Stage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320030000299
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Stage Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Silver Springs · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Stage Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Stage Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Silver Springs, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Stage Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Stage Elementary School
Silver Stage Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Silver Springs, Nevada, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.1% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% 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.
Among Silver Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Eagle Ridge High School (8 students): Silver Stage Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students) and Dayton High School (748 students) alongside Silver Stage 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 Silver Stage Elementary School compares
Silver Stage 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.1%
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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Nevada - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.3%
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Silver Stage Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County School District, which includes Silver Stage Elementary 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 Silver Stage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Stage Elementary 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Silver Springs
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 (~398 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Stage Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Stage Elementary School?
Silver Stage Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver Springs, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Stage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Stage Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Stage Elementary School?
95.1% of students at Silver Stage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Stage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Stage Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Silver Springs, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Stage Elementary School?
Silver Stage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Silver Stage Elementary School rank among public schools in Silver Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Stage Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs on the city page.
Is Silver Stage Elementary School a good school?
Silver Stage Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Silver Stage Elementary 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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