- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Al Seeliger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Al Seeliger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320039000282
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Al Seeliger Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Al Seeliger Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Al Seeliger Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Al Seeliger Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 320039000282 · Carson City, NV Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 18.2:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Al Seeliger Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Al Seeliger Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- This school 527
Al Seeliger Elementary
527 students
What this shows Al Seeliger Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Al Seeliger Elementary compares
Al Seeliger Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 51% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 49% in Nevada - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Al Seeliger Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Al Seeliger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Al Seeliger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Al Seeliger Elementary
How many students attend Al Seeliger Elementary?
Al Seeliger Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson City, NV. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al Seeliger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Al Seeliger Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Al Seeliger Elementary?
38.0% of students at Al Seeliger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Al Seeliger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Al Seeliger Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Al Seeliger Elementary?
Al Seeliger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Al Seeliger Elementary rank among schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Al Seeliger Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carson City School District?
Besides Al Seeliger Elementary, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Carson Middle School (833 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.