- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
Cold Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cold Springs 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 320048000673
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cold Springs Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #8 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cold Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Springs Middle School ranks #8 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cold Springs Middle School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 320048000673 · Reno, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 19.1:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Cold Springs Middle School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Cold Springs Middle School 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 612
Cold Springs Middle School
612 students
What this shows Cold Springs Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cold Springs Middle School compares
Cold Springs 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 57% in Nevada - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Cold Springs Middle School 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 Cold Springs Middle School 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 | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cold Springs Middle School'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
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cold Springs Middle School
How many students attend Cold Springs Middle School?
Cold Springs Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Springs Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 22% 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 Cold Springs Middle School?
32.7% of students at Cold Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cold Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cold Springs Middle School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cold Springs Middle School?
Cold Springs 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 Cold Springs Middle School rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Springs Middle School ranks #8 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Cold Springs Middle School, 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.