Yerington Elementary School

Lyon
112 N. California Street
Yerington, NV 89447
465 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Yerington Elementary School, located at 112 N. California Street in Yerington, Nevada, is a core educational institution serving the local community within the Lyon County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic growth, utilizing its website (yes.lyoncsd.org) to keep families informed about school activities, calendars, and district resources. By prioritizing a balanced approach to learning—often incorporating literacy, numeracy, and character development—Yerington Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and student success. As part of the broader Lyon County school system, it benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and ensure that children in the Yerington area receive a consistent and high-quality educational experience.
465
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    207 (44.5%)
  • White
    190 (40.9%)
  • American Indian
    38 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    25 (5.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lyon
Phone: (775)463-6844
Website: http://www.yes.lyoncsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 465
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 93
Grade 3 103
Grade 4 98
Gender Ratio