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East Valley Elementary School

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East Valley Elementary School ranks 187 th of 379 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

187^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 379 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

East Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 503 students in grades PK-4 in Fernley, Nevada, which is part of the Lyon School District. Despite consistently outperforming the district and state in both math and reading proficiency, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 34th out of 332 schools in 2013-2014 to 187th out of 379 schools in 2024-2025.

East Valley Elementary has several notable characteristics. It has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.6% to 38.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has seen a sharp increase in free/reduced lunch recipients, from 28.51% in 2021-2022 to 100% in 2023-2024, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's per-student spending has also increased, from $8,472 in 2018-2019 to $10,129 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Silver Stage Elementary, Natchez Elementary, Fernley Elementary, and Cottonwood Elementary, East Valley Elementary outperforms its peers in the Lyon School District in both math and reading proficiency. However, Natchez Elementary, which is in the Washoe County School District, outperforms East Valley in several key metrics, including math and reading proficiency and student-teacher ratio.

518

Students ?

21.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,129

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408

(775) 575-3332

District: Lyon

Students who attend East Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fernley Intermediate School
	Silverland Middle School
High:	Fernley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

Hispanic:

26.1%

Two or more races:

8.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2014 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Lyon

✓Above the Nevada median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 27% Nevada)

!Ranking has slipped — down 39 percentile points since 2014

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg26%

Nevada avg41%

187^th of 379

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 32 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Elementary Schools in the Lyon

11^th of 12Lyon among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	187 of 379	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	121 of 377	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.6	92 of 384	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	63.2	111 of 380	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	54.2	116 of 324	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.4	118 of 388	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.7	141 of 341	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.1	97 of 351	72.4%	★★★★☆
2016	80.8	60 of 347	82.7%	★★★★☆
2014	87.7	34 of 332	89.8%	★★★★★
2013	79.5	60 of 330	81.8%	★★★★☆
2012	83.1	32 of 328	90.2%	★★★★★
2011	86.6	31 of 318	90.3%	★★★★★
2010	60.8	97 of 300	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.7	110 of 292	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.6	144 of 294	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	51.5	152 of 330	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	46.4	150 of 308	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	59.9	105 of 321	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	59.0	121 of 332	63.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	33.7	180 of 247	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)67th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2018)64th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2018)54th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2018)51st percentile-7 vs school

White (2018)27th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2024-2025) ?

Reading47%~ state avg

Mathematics40%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)			SBAC Reading (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4180 Farm District Road	Fernley	89408	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 575-3332	518	24	21.5	100.0%	296 (57.1%)	17 (3.3%)	135 (26.1%)	13 (2.5%)	8 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	46 (8.9%)	45.6	187^th of 379 public elementary schools	50.7%		62.5	121^st of 377 public elementary schools	67.9%	66	40.7	39.4	40.0	44.2	50.4	47.2	$10,129	$1,283	$8,846
Cottonwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	925 Farm District Road	Fernley	89408	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 575-3414	572	28	20.4	100.0%	306 (53.5%)	6 (1.0%)	209 (36.5%)	7 (1.2%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.8%)	16.2	322^nd of 379 public elementary schools	15.0%		21.2	288^th of 377 public elementary schools	23.6%	34	27.8	25.4	26.6	35.2	22.8	28.7	$11,235	$1,535	$9,700
Fernley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	450 Hardie Lane	Fernley	89408	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 575-3420	442	28	15.7	100.0%	238 (53.8%)	6 (1.4%)	143 (32.4%)	5 (1.1%)	10 (2.3%)	6 (1.4%)	34 (7.7%)	18.9	303^rd of 379 public elementary schools	20.1%		26.2	262^nd of 377 public elementary schools	30.5%	41	25.9	32.8	29.4	26.9	34.2	30.5	$11,376	$1,809	$9,567
Natchez Elementary	Public	K-5	1 Hwy 447	Wadsworth	89442	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 351-1902	121	15	8.2	100.0%	10 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (72.7%)	2 (1.7%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)	66.6		38.4	66.6		36.9	$24,032	$3,292	$20,740
Silver Stage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3900 W. Spruce Avenue	Silver Springs	89429	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 577-5060	398	21	18.9	100.0%	297 (74.6%)	4 (1.0%)	75 (18.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	6.4	376^th of 379 public elementary schools	0.8%		17.9	314^th of 377 public elementary schools	16.7%	62	22.2	18.7	20.3	13.8	20.0	17.1	$13,146	$1,761	$11,385

Frequently Asked Questions about East Valley Elementary School

How many students attend East Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 518 students attended East Valley Elementary School.

What district is East Valley Elementary School in?

Lyon

Is East Valley Elementary School a good school?

East Valley Elementary School ranks 187^th of 379 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Valley Elementary School?

Students at East Valley Elementary School are 57% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of East Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend East Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fernley Intermediate School
Middle : Silverland Middle School
High : Fernley High School

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