Enrollment
327
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silver Springs, NV
Silver Stage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Stage Middle 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 320030000424
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Stage Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Silver Springs · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Stage Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Stage Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Silver Springs, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Stage Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Stage Middle School
Silver Stage Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Silver Springs, Nevada, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.0% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 159 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 327 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students) and Dayton High School (748 students) alongside Silver Stage Middle 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 Middle School compares
Silver Stage Middle 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.0%
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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Nevada - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.4%
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Silver Stage Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Stage Middle 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 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Stage Middle School
How many students attend Silver Stage Middle School?
Silver Stage Middle School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silver Springs, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Stage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Stage Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Stage Middle School?
96.0% of students at Silver Stage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Stage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Stage Middle School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Silver Springs, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Stage Middle School?
Silver Stage Middle 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 Silver Stage Middle School rank among public schools in Silver Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Stage Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Silver Stage Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Middle 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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