Enrollment
833
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carson Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carson Middle School
Carson Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 833 students.
At 18.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.0% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 833 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (43%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carson City School District spends $12,516 per pupil, 24% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 833 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carson City's middle schools, it stands alongside Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students): Carson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 21.4:1).
Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students) and Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students) alongside Carson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carson Middle School compares
Carson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Carson Middle School.
$12,516
Per student
-24%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 76.0%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carson Middle School a good school?
Carson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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