- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy
Federal NCES profile for Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000204
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 320048000204 · Reno, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 20.8:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy 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 667
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy
667 students
What this shows Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy compares
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Nevada - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 39.0%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy 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 Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy 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 Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy
How many students attend Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy?
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy is 20.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy?
96.1% of students at Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy?
The largest demographic group at Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy?
Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy ranks #6 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Archie Clayton Pre-a.P. Academy, 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.