Serving 445 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 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lahontan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lahontan Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lahontan Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
45%
Black
2%
12%
White
57%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
445 students attend Lahontan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lahontan Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lahontan Elementary School?
Lahontan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
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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