Enrollment
554
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. Otis Vaughn Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 554 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 94.9% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 554 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.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.0% 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.
Discipline events run high: 265 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 554 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside E. Otis Vaughn Middle School.
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 E. Otis Vaughn Middle School compares
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes E. Otis Vaughn Middle School.
$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 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
- 2,307
- 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 middle 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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is E. Otis Vaughn Middle School a good school?
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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