At a glance
Reported students
442
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 432 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Fernley Elementary School: 442 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Fernley Elementary School
Fernley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Fernley. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Lyon. NCES reports 442 students for 2024–25.
Among 432 elementary schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 497 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Nevada median of 16.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.4%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fernley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.8%
- Hispanic32.4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lyon
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dayton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
451 reported students
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
452 reported students
Sutro Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
426 reported students
Yerington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
465 reported students
Silver Stage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
398 reported students
East Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
518 reported students
Public schools near Fernley Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley Intermediate School Middle · Lyon | 05–06 | 658 | 0.1 mi |
| Cottonwood Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–04 | 572 | 1.3 mi |
| Fernley High School High · Lyon | 09–12 | 1,327 | 1.6 mi |
| Silverland Middle School Middle · Lyon | 07–08 | 677 | 2.9 mi |
| Natchez Elementary Elementary · Washoe County | KG–05 | 121 | 3.1 mi |
| East Valley Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–04 | 518 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fernley Elementary School
What grades does Fernley Elementary School serve?
Fernley Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lyon.
How many students attend Fernley Elementary School?
Fernley Elementary School reported 442 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 432 Nevada elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fernley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 442 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 16.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fernley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fernley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lyon attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fernley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fernley Elementary School in?
Fernley Elementary School is part of Lyon, based in Yerington, NV, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fernley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fernley Intermediate School (0.1 mi), Cottonwood Elementary School (1.3 mi), Fernley High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.