- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smith, NV
Smith Valley Schools
Federal NCES profile for Smith Valley Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320030000178
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Valley Schools earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 178
- students enrolled
Smith Valley Schools has class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Smith Valley Schools shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 320030000178 · Smith, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 12.7:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Smith Valley Schools shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Smith Valley Schools in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fernley High S
Fernley High School
1,327 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
748 students
- Silverland Mid
Silverland Middle School
677 students
- Fernley Interm
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- This school 178
Smith Valley Schools
178 students
What this shows Smith Valley Schools reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Valley Schools compares
Smith Valley Schools is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 38% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 81% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Nevada - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Smith Valley Schools is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lyon County School District reports $11,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Valley Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Valley Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Valley Schools
How many students attend Smith Valley Schools?
Smith Valley Schools has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smith, NV. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley Schools is 12.7:1, which is 38% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 19% 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 Smith Valley Schools?
14.8% of students at Smith Valley Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Valley Schools?
The largest demographic group at Smith Valley Schools is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Smith, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Valley Schools?
Smith Valley Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Smith Valley Schools, 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.