- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carson City, NV
Carson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320039000281
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Middle School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Carson Middle School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 320039000281 · Carson City, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 18.5:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Carson Middle School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Carson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- This school 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- Al Seeliger El 527
Al Seeliger Elementary
527 students
What this shows Carson Middle School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Middle School compares
Carson 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 52% in Nevada - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$12,493
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 43.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Carson Middle School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Al Seeliger Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Carson City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson Middle School
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carson City, NV. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 18% 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 Carson Middle School?
96.0% of students at Carson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Carson Middle School rank among public schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Middle School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carson City School District?
Besides Carson Middle School, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Fremont Elementary (553 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.