Enrollment
512
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alice Smith Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alice Smith Elementary
Alice Smith Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 512 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 94.6% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): Alice Smith Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Alice Smith 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 Alice Smith Elementary compares
Alice Smith 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Alice Smith Elementary.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alice Smith Elementary a good school?
Alice Smith Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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