- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, NV
Sutro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sutro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320030000450
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutro Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutro Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dayton, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sutro Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 320030000450 · Dayton, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 16.4:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Sutro Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sutro Elementary School 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 426
Sutro Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Sutro Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutro Elementary School compares
Sutro Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 51% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Nevada - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Sutro Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Sutro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutro Elementary School'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
Similar other schools in Dayton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutro Elementary School
How many students attend Sutro Elementary School?
Sutro Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, NV. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutro Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 20% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% 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 Sutro Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Sutro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sutro Elementary School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Dayton, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutro Elementary School?
Sutro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Sutro Elementary School rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dayton, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Sutro 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.