Enrollment
241
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edwin S. Dodson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000316
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools.
- #13 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin S. Dodson Elementary ranks #13 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwin S. Dodson Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 241 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.3% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (30%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Edwin S. Dodson Elementary.
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 Edwin S. Dodson Elementary compares
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.3%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 16% in Nevada - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.0%
White 30.3%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Edwin S. Dodson Elementary.
$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 Edwin S. Dodson Elementary 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 Edwin S. Dodson Elementary'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 other schools in Reno
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edwin S. Dodson Elementary
How many students attend Edwin S. Dodson Elementary?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% 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 Edwin S. Dodson Elementary?
95.3% of students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwin S. Dodson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwin S. Dodson Elementary?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Edwin S. Dodson Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin S. Dodson 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.
Is Edwin S. Dodson Elementary a good school?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools. 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 Edwin S. Dodson 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.
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