- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000205
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools.
- #12 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary ranks #12 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
Brown Elementary shrank from 676 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 320048000205 · Reno, NV Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 14.3:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Brown Elementary shrank from 676 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Brown 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 514
Brown Elementary
514 students
What this shows Brown Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Elementary compares
Brown 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 76% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 17% in Nevada - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Brown Elementary 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 Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Elementary
How many students attend Brown Elementary?
Brown Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 9% 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 Brown Elementary?
18.5% of students at Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brown Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Elementary?
Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Brown Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary ranks #12 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 Brown 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.