For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,081 students in Churchill School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Churchill School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
5 Schools
745 Schools
# Students
3,081 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Churchill School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.5%
38.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
27%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,776 is higher than the state median of $14,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,415 is higher than the state median of $13,427. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$6,665 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$44 MM
$6,375 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,776
$14,039
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (19-20)
$14,415
$13,427
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Best Churchill School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E C Best Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-3159
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-3159
Gr: 2-3 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Numa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Discovery Way
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 428-1996
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 428-1996
Gr: 4-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Churchill County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greenwave Circle
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-2181
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Lahontan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Merton Drive
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-1999
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-1999
Gr: K-1 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Churchill County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 South Maine Street
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-7701
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-7701
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Churchill School District?
Churchill School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,081 students.
What is the rank of Churchill School District?
Churchill School District is ranked #14 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Churchill School District?
57% of Churchill School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 Churchill School District?
Churchill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Churchill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,415 is higher than the state median of $13,427. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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