- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Caughlin Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Caughlin Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000389
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caughlin Ranch Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #11 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Caughlin Ranch Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caughlin Ranch Elementary ranks #11 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Caughlin Ranch Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 320048000389 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 18.6:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Caughlin Ranch Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Caughlin Ranch 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 466
Caughlin Ranch Elementary
466 students
What this shows Caughlin Ranch Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caughlin Ranch Elementary compares
Caughlin Ranch 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 92% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 53% in Nevada - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 7.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Caughlin Ranch Elementary is less 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 Caughlin Ranch 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caughlin Ranch 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caughlin Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Caughlin Ranch Elementary?
Caughlin Ranch Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caughlin Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Caughlin Ranch Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 9% 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 Caughlin Ranch Elementary?
6.5% of students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caughlin Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Caughlin Ranch Elementary is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caughlin Ranch Elementary?
Caughlin Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Caughlin Ranch Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Caughlin Ranch Elementary ranks #11 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 Caughlin Ranch 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.