- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Donner Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donner Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000452
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donner Springs Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Nevada schools.
- #32 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Donner Springs Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donner Springs Elementary ranks #32 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Donner Springs Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 320048000452 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 15.3:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Donner Springs Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Donner Springs 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 414
Donner Springs Elementary
414 students
What this shows Donner Springs Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donner Springs Elementary compares
Donner Springs 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 21% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 24% in Nevada - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 26.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Donner Springs Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
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 Donner Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donner Springs 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Donner Springs Elementary
How many students attend Donner Springs Elementary?
Donner Springs Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donner Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donner Springs Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Donner Springs Elementary?
92.6% of students at Donner Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donner Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donner Springs Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donner Springs Elementary?
Donner Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Donner Springs Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Donner Springs Elementary ranks #32 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 Donner Springs 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.