- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000203
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Anderson Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 320048000203 · Reno, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.2:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Anderson Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Anderson 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 319
Anderson Elementary
319 students
What this shows Anderson Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Elementary compares
Anderson Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 23% in Nevada - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
White 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.2%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 elementary schools in Reno
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
996 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Elementary-South
Standard public school
521 students
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Honors Academy of Literature
Standard public school
208 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary
How many students attend Anderson Elementary?
Anderson Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 3% 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 Anderson Elementary?
97.1% of students at Anderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary?
Anderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Anderson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Anderson 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.