Enrollment
366
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Lenz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000317
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools.
- #7 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Lenz Elementary ranks #7 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Lenz Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Elizabeth Lenz Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 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 Elizabeth Lenz 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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary compares
Elizabeth Lenz 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 84% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
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
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Elizabeth Lenz Elementary 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 Elizabeth Lenz 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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Lenz 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 (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
How many students attend Elizabeth Lenz Elementary?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary is 14.1:1, 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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary?
12.4% of students at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Lenz Elementary?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Lenz Elementary ranks #7 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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary a good school?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary earns 51/100 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 Elizabeth Lenz 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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