- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edith W. Fritsch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320039000286
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary ranks #6 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 320039000286 · Carson City, NV Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 16.7:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- This school 500
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
500 students
What this shows Edith W. Fritsch Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith W. Fritsch Elementary compares
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 36% in Nevada - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$12,493
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith W. Fritsch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith W. Fritsch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Al Seeliger Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
How many students attend Edith W. Fritsch Elementary?
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson City, NV. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith W. Fritsch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith W. Fritsch Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 6% 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 Edith W. Fritsch Elementary?
97.2% of students at Edith W. Fritsch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith W. Fritsch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edith W. Fritsch Elementary is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith W. Fritsch Elementary?
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edith W. Fritsch Elementary rank among schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary ranks #6 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carson City School District?
Besides Edith W. Fritsch Elementary, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Carson Middle School (833 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.