Enrollment
445
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Empire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Empire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320039000364
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Empire Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Nevada schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Empire Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Empire Elementary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Empire Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Empire Elementary
Empire Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.7% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carson City School District spends $12,516 per pupil, 24% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Carson City's public schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elementary (553 students): Empire Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.3:1).
Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students) and Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students) alongside Empire 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 Empire Elementary compares
Empire 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.7%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 29% in Nevada - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$12,516
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 76.0%
White 20.4%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Empire Elementary is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Empire Elementary.
$12,516
Per student
-24%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 76.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 Empire 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 Empire Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Empire Elementary
How many students attend Empire Elementary?
Empire Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Empire Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 1% 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 Empire Elementary?
96.7% of students at Empire Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Empire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Empire Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empire Elementary?
Empire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Empire Elementary rank among schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Empire Elementary ranks #9 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.
Is Empire Elementary a good school?
Empire Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Carson City School District?
Besides Empire 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.
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