- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
Billinghurst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Billinghurst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000391
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Billinghurst Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Billinghurst Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Billinghurst Middle School ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Billinghurst Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 320048000391 · Reno, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
993 enr · 23.1:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Billinghurst Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Billinghurst Middle School 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
Billinghurst Middle School
993 students
What this shows Billinghurst Middle School reports 993 students on the CCD universe file.
How Billinghurst Middle School compares
Billinghurst Middle School 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 73% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Nevada - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 5.9%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Billinghurst Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Billinghurst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Billinghurst Middle School'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 (~993 students)
Frequently asked questions about Billinghurst Middle School
How many students attend Billinghurst Middle School?
Billinghurst Middle School has 993 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billinghurst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billinghurst Middle School is 23.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Billinghurst Middle School?
20.6% of students at Billinghurst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Billinghurst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Billinghurst Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Billinghurst Middle School?
Billinghurst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Billinghurst Middle School rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Billinghurst Middle School ranks #5 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 Billinghurst Middle 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.