Enrollment
253
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-41% 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
What stands out at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 253 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es is leaner than roughly 91% of Nevada schools and 41% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.9% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 15.4:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es.
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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es compares
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es.
$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 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
- 2,307
- 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 other schools in Reno
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Es a good school?
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. 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 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.
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