Enrollment
527
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-11% 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
What stands out at Al Seeliger Elementary
Al Seeliger Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 527 students.
At 18.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Carson City School District spends $12,516 per pupil, 24% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Carson City's public schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elementary (553 students): Al Seeliger Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students) and Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students) alongside Al Seeliger Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Al Seeliger Elementary compares
Al Seeliger Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Al Seeliger Elementary.
$12,516
Per student
-24%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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 public school in Carson City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al Seeliger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Al Seeliger Elementary is 18.2:1, 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Al Seeliger Elementary a good school?
Al Seeliger Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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