Enrollment
253
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320048000834
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es — Reno, NV
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 28/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
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: Washoe County 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es reports 253 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Nevada average and 89% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washoe County School District spends $14,973 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 25% | — | — |
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.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 9% in Nevada — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,973
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 253 Top 25% in Nevada — larger than 75% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.9% +27% vs state
NCES ID 320048000834
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.4%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es.
$14,973
Per student
-19%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in RENO, NV.
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 13.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in RENO, NV.
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 28/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.