Enrollment
174
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Bailey Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Bailey Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000544Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailey Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Charter School ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
97.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
What stands out at Bailey Charter School
Bailey Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 174 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.7% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.2% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (996 students): Bailey Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Bailey Charter School.
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 Bailey Charter School compares
Bailey Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
63.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 86.2%
White 4.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Bailey Charter School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Bailey Charter School.
$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 Bailey Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bailey Charter School'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 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
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bailey Charter School
How many students attend Bailey Charter School?
Bailey Charter School has 174 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bailey Charter School?
97.7% of students at Bailey Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bailey Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Bailey Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailey Charter School?
Bailey Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bailey Charter School rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Charter School ranks #12 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.
Is Bailey Charter School a good school?
Bailey Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bailey Charter School, 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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