- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Elmcrest Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 320048000212 · Reno, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Elmcrest Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Elmcrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 287
Elmcrest Elementary
287 students
What this shows Elmcrest Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmcrest Elementary compares
Elmcrest Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,131
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.