- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yerington, NV
Yerington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yerington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320030000179
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yerington Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Yerington · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yerington Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yerington Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Yerington, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Yerington Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 320030000179 · Yerington, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.9:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Yerington Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Yerington 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 465
Yerington Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Yerington Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yerington Elementary School compares
Yerington 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 47% in Nevada - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
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 465 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 40.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Yerington Elementary School is more 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 Yerington 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yerington 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
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yerington Elementary School
How many students attend Yerington Elementary School?
Yerington Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yerington, NV. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yerington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yerington Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 14% 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 Yerington Elementary School?
94.6% of students at Yerington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yerington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yerington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Yerington, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yerington Elementary School?
Yerington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Yerington Elementary School rank among public schools in Yerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Yerington Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Yerington, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Yerington 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.