Enrollment
521
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-72% vs state
What stands out at Coral Academy Elementary-South
Coral Academy Elementary-South is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 521 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Nevada average.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (996 students): Coral Academy Elementary-South is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Coral Academy Elementary-South.
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 Coral Academy Elementary-South compares
Coral Academy Elementary-South on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Coral Academy Elementary-South.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Coral Academy Elementary-South's federal record.
- Compare Coral Academy Elementary-South against another school. Compare schools
- Washoe County School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Coral Academy Elementary-South a good school?
Coral Academy Elementary-South earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.