Enrollment
169
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320002100680
Davidson Academy — Reno, NV
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 73/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 91
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Davidson Academy School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davidson Academy compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Davidson Academy reports 169 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 56 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 3.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson Academy School District spends $23,987 per pupil district-wide, above the Nevada average of $18,421 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 79.1% from local sources (property taxes), 20.9% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davidson Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 14% in Nevada — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$23,987
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nevada avg of $18,421
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 56 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 169 Top 20% in Nevada — larger than 80% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 320002100680
Student demographics
Asian 56.2%
White 24.9%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 56.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 56:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 3.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson Academy School District, which includes Davidson Academy.
$23,987
Per student
+30%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 79.1%
State 20.9%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Davidson Academy
How many students attend Davidson Academy?
Davidson Academy has 169 students enrolled. It is a other school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Academy is 14.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Academy is Asian at 56.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Academy?
Davidson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.