Enrollment
444
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Double Diamond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Double Diamond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000559
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Double Diamond Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Nevada schools.
- #13 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Double Diamond Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Double Diamond Elementary ranks #13 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Double Diamond Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Double Diamond Elementary
Double Diamond Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 444 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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): Double Diamond Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 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 Double Diamond Elementary.
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 Double Diamond Elementary compares
Double Diamond Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 54% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 20% in Nevada - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Double Diamond Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Double Diamond Elementary.
$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 Double Diamond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Double Diamond Elementary'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 (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Double Diamond Elementary
How many students attend Double Diamond Elementary?
Double Diamond Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Double Diamond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Double Diamond Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 6% 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 Double Diamond Elementary?
35.6% of students at Double Diamond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Double Diamond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Double Diamond Elementary is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Double Diamond Elementary?
Double Diamond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Double Diamond Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Double Diamond Elementary ranks #13 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 Double Diamond Elementary a good school?
Double Diamond Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Double Diamond 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.
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