Overview
Smith Valley Schools is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Smith, Nevada. The school enrolls 178 students. It is part of the Lyon district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Nevada state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 80% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictLyon
County32019
CitySmith
ZIP89430
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID320030000178
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment178
White81.5%
Hispanic / Latino17.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %13%
State Avg80%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)