Enrollment
287
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Elmcrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elmcrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000212
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmcrest Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmcrest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmcrest Elementary ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmcrest Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmcrest Elementary
Elmcrest Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 287 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Elmcrest Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of Nevada schools and 37% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.9% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 287 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.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (996 students): Elmcrest Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 29.3:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Elmcrest 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 Elmcrest Elementary compares
Elmcrest 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 37% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Nevada - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 45.3%
White 39.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Elmcrest Elementary is more 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 Elmcrest 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 Elmcrest 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 Elmcrest 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 elementary schools in Reno
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
996 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Elementary-South
Standard public school
521 students
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Honors Academy of Literature
Standard public school
208 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elmcrest Elementary
How many students attend Elmcrest Elementary?
Elmcrest Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmcrest Elementary is 13:1, which is 37% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 17% 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 Elmcrest Elementary?
96.9% of students at Elmcrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmcrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elmcrest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmcrest Elementary?
Elmcrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elmcrest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmcrest Elementary ranks #5 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reno on the city page.
Is Elmcrest Elementary a good school?
Elmcrest Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Elmcrest 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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