Enrollment
527
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320039000282
Al Seeliger Elementary — Carson City, NV
Federal NCES profile for Al Seeliger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Al Seeliger Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Al Seeliger Elementary reports 527 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Nevada average and 27% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carson City School District spends $15,105 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.9% from local sources (property taxes), 76.0% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Al Seeliger Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 51% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 44% in Nevada — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,105
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 527 Top 53% in Nevada — larger than 47% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.0% -51% vs state
NCES ID 320039000282
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.2%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Al Seeliger Elementary.
$15,105
Per student
-18%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 76.0%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Al Seeliger Elementary
How many students attend Al Seeliger Elementary?
Al Seeliger Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is a other school in Carson City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al Seeliger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Al Seeliger Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Carson City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Al Seeliger Elementary?
Al Seeliger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.