- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Coral Academy Elementary-South
Federal NCES profile for Coral Academy Elementary-South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000961Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Academy Elementary-South earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 521
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Elementary-South ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Coral Academy Elementary-South grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 320048000961 · Reno, NV Elementary · MID · CHARTER
521 enr · 21.5% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Coral Academy Elementary-South grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Coral Academy Elementary-South 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 521
Coral Academy Elementary-South
521 students
What this shows Coral Academy Elementary-South reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coral Academy Elementary-South compares
Coral Academy Elementary-South is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 72% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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.
Engagement
9.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Coral Academy Elementary-South 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 Coral Academy Elementary-South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Academy Elementary-South'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 elementary schools in Reno
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Coral Academy Elementary-South
How many students attend Coral Academy Elementary-South?
Coral Academy Elementary-South has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 54.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coral Academy Elementary-South?
21.5% of students at Coral Academy Elementary-South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Academy Elementary-South?
The largest demographic group at Coral Academy Elementary-South is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Academy Elementary-South?
Coral Academy Elementary-South has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Coral Academy Elementary-South rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Elementary-South ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Coral Academy Elementary-South, 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.