Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Lahontan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 66%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Attendance Zone: Lahontan Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fallon, NV school district, covering approximately 5,024.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 53.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 77 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lahontan Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Responsible, Respectful, and Safe
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lahontan Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
32%
46%
Black
1%
12%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NV state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% NV state average).
How many students attend Lahontan Elementary School?
436 students attend Lahontan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lahontan Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 Lahontan Elementary School?
Lahontan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lahontan Elementary School offer ?
Lahontan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lahontan Elementary School part of?
Lahontan Elementary School is part of Churchill School District.
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