- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Double Diamond Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 320048000559 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 14.8:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Double Diamond Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Double Diamond 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 444
Double Diamond Elementary
444 students
What this shows Double Diamond Elementary reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Double Diamond Elementary compares
Double Diamond Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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 (~444 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.