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Elementary· 7 schools in district

E C Best Elementary

750 E Williams Ave, Fallon, NV 89406CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 02–03Non-Charter
445
Students
Total enrolled
$13,086
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 445 students in grades 02–03 in Fallon, Nevada.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,086 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

E C Best Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Fallon, Nevada, serving grades 02–03 with 445 students. The district invests $13,086 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at E C Best Elementary

445
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (02–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 220 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 445 students
Student Composition
61%
24%
Asian1%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Multiracial7%
Native American5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320003000004

Academic Outcomes at E C Best Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89406

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,086Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,086
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,758
Student Support$2,486
Administration$1,570
Operations$1,963
Other$1,309
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,086 spent per student, an estimated $5,797 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
72%
State government
72.3%
Local (property tax)
11.4%
Federal programs
16.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lahontan Elementary SchoolNuma Elementary School
↓
Middle
Churchill County Middle School
↓
High School
Churchill County High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades02 – 03
Location—
CountyChurchill County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)423-3159
NCES ID: 320003000004
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fallon seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Churchill County High School
1,054 students · 09–12
● 47 opp100% FRL
Mid
Churchill County Middle School
741 students · 06–08
● 47 opp100% FRL
Elem
Lahontan Elementary School
474 students · KG–02
● 47 opp100% FRL
Elem
Numa Elementary School
469 students · 04–05
● 47 opp100% FRL
Other
Northside Early Learning Center
159 students · PK–PK
● 47 opp100% FRL
Other
Churchill County Adult Ed
0 students · AE–AE
● 47 opp
District School Rankings
Location
750 E Williams Ave, Fallon, NV 89406
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.