Enrollment
402
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yerington, NV
Yerington Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Yerington Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320030000312
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yerington Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Yerington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yerington Intermediate School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yerington Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Yerington, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yerington Intermediate School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yerington Intermediate School
Yerington Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Yerington, Nevada, enrolling 402 students.
At 18.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.8% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students) and Dayton High School (748 students) alongside Yerington Intermediate 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 Yerington Intermediate School compares
Yerington Intermediate 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.8%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 50% in Nevada - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Yerington Intermediate School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County School District, which includes Yerington Intermediate 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 Yerington Intermediate 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yerington Intermediate 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yerington Intermediate School
How many students attend Yerington Intermediate School?
Yerington Intermediate School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yerington, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yerington Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yerington Intermediate School is 18.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 17% 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 Intermediate School?
95.8% of students at Yerington Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yerington Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Yerington Intermediate School is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Yerington, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yerington Intermediate School?
Yerington Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Yerington Intermediate School rank among public schools in Yerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Yerington Intermediate School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Yerington on the city page.
Is Yerington Intermediate School a good school?
Yerington Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Yerington Intermediate 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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