- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Bud Beasley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bud Beasley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000432
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bud Beasley Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bud Beasley Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Beasley Elementary ranks #3 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bud Beasley Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 320048000432 · Sparks, NV Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 16.8:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Bud Beasley Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Bud Beasley 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 571
Bud Beasley Elementary
571 students
What this shows Bud Beasley Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bud Beasley Elementary compares
Bud Beasley 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 68% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Nevada - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
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 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Bud Beasley Elementary 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 Bud Beasley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar 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 Bud Beasley 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 Sparks
1 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bud Beasley Elementary
How many students attend Bud Beasley Elementary?
Bud Beasley Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bud Beasley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bud Beasley Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Bud Beasley Elementary?
24.7% of students at Bud Beasley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bud Beasley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bud Beasley Elementary is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bud Beasley Elementary?
Bud Beasley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bud Beasley Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Beasley Elementary ranks #3 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Bud Beasley 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.