Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fernley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Fernley Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Every Student… Every Classroom… Every Day
Fernley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fernley Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
33%
45%
Black
1%
12%
White
52%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What is Fernley Elementary School's ranking?
Fernley Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Fernley Elementary School often compared to?
Fernley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Fernley Elementary School?
421 students attend Fernley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fernley Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fernley Elementary School?
Fernley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Fernley Elementary School offer ?
Fernley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fernley Elementary School part of?
Fernley Elementary School is part of Lyon School District.
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