- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Alice Maxwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alice Maxwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000202
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Maxwell Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #13 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Maxwell Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Maxwell Elementary ranks #13 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Alice Maxwell Elementary held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 320048000202 · Sparks, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 16.7:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Alice Maxwell Elementary held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Alice Maxwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 368
Alice Maxwell Elementary
368 students
What this shows Alice Maxwell Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Maxwell Elementary compares
Alice Maxwell 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 36% in Nevada - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,869
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 16.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Alice Maxwell Elementary is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Maxwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Maxwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Sparks
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Maxwell Elementary
How many students attend Alice Maxwell Elementary?
Alice Maxwell Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Maxwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Maxwell Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 6% 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 Alice Maxwell Elementary?
94.8% of students at Alice Maxwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Maxwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alice Maxwell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Maxwell Elementary?
Alice Maxwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice Maxwell Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Maxwell Elementary ranks #13 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Alice Maxwell Elementary, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.