- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Bernice Mathews Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bernice Mathews Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000466
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernice Mathews Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Nevada schools.
- #6 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernice Mathews Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice Mathews Elementary ranks #6 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bernice Mathews Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 320048000466 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.7:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Bernice Mathews Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Bernice Mathews 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 398
Bernice Mathews Elementary
398 students
What this shows Bernice Mathews Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernice Mathews Elementary compares
Bernice Mathews Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 13% in Nevada - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
White 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.8%
African American 6.0%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Bernice Mathews Elementary is less 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 Bernice Mathews 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 Bernice Mathews 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernice Mathews Elementary
How many students attend Bernice Mathews Elementary?
Bernice Mathews Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernice Mathews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernice Mathews Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 13% 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 Bernice Mathews Elementary?
96.4% of students at Bernice Mathews Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernice Mathews Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bernice Mathews Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernice Mathews Elementary?
Bernice Mathews Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Bernice Mathews Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice Mathews Elementary ranks #6 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 Bernice Mathews 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.