- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Alice Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alice Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000388
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Smith Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools.
- #8 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Smith Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Smith Elementary ranks #8 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Alice Smith Elementary grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 320048000388 · Reno, NV Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.5:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Alice Smith Elementary grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Alice Smith 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 512
Alice Smith Elementary
512 students
What this shows Alice Smith Elementary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Smith Elementary compares
Alice Smith Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 27% in Nevada - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 27.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Alice Smith Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Reno
2 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Smith Elementary
How many students attend Alice Smith Elementary?
Alice Smith Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Smith Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Smith Elementary?
94.6% of students at Alice Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alice Smith Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Smith Elementary?
Alice Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Smith Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Smith Elementary ranks #8 of 36 schools in Reno, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Alice Smith 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.