Excellent
#9 of 691 schools in NV
Top 1% in state
Lahontan Elementary School
Elementary School · Churchill · Fallon, NV
A Churchill elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1099 Merton Drive, Fallon, NV 89406
- Math 57% proficient (2013)
- Reading 66% proficient (2013)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lahontan Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 5-year record (2009–2013).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lahontan Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fallon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,268
Median home value
$298,000
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logos Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Fallon Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Oasis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 770 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Churchill
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lahontan Elementary School is listed in Churchill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lahontan Elementary School
Lahontan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fallon, NV, part of Churchill, serving approximately 445 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lahontan Elementary School
What grades does Lahontan Elementary School serve?
Lahontan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Lahontan Elementary School?
Lahontan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lahontan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lahontan Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lahontan Elementary School rank in NV?
Lahontan Elementary School ranks #9 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Lahontan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lahontan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lahontan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lahontan Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Lahontan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lahontan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lahontan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lahontan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lahontan Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lahontan Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Churchill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (775) 423-1999
- Area population (ZIP 89406)
- 25,536
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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