Enrollment
1,338
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 320048000208
Earl Wooster High School — Reno, NV
Federal NCES profile for Earl Wooster High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 16
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl Wooster High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Earl Wooster High School reports 1,338 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 72.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% above the Nevada average and 82% above the national baseline. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 268 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 68.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washoe County School District spends $14,973 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Earl Wooster High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 7% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% 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
21:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 64% in Nevada — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
68.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,973
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 268 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,338 Top 90% in Nevada — larger than 10% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 21:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.2% +23% vs state
NCES ID 320048000208
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 12.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 268:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.6%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 170
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Earl Wooster High School.
$14,973
Per student
-19%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Earl Wooster High School
How many students attend Earl Wooster High School?
Earl Wooster High School has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a high school in RENO, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Wooster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Wooster High School is 21:1, which is 7% lower than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl Wooster High School?
94.2% of students at Earl Wooster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Wooster High School?
The largest demographic group at Earl Wooster High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in RENO, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Wooster High School?
Earl Wooster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.