- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for E. Otis Vaughn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000207
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 320048000207 · Reno, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 16.8:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School 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 554
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
554 students
What this shows E. Otis Vaughn Middle School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. Otis Vaughn Middle School compares
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Nevada - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 252 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
White 13.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is less 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 E. Otis Vaughn Middle School 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 E. Otis Vaughn Middle School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
How many students attend E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has 554 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 7% higher 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 E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
94.9% of students at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. Otis Vaughn Middle School?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 E. Otis Vaughn Middle School rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides E. Otis Vaughn Middle School, 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.