- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000834
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools.
- #31 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es has class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es ranks #31 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 320048000834 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es 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 253
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es
253 students
What this shows Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es compares
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 41% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Nevada - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
White 15.1%
African American 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es is about as mixed as 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es'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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es
How many students attend Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es?
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es is 12:1, which is 41% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 24% 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es?
97.9% of students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es?
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es ranks #31 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es, 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.