- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Empire Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 320039000364 · Carson City, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 15.9:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Empire Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Empire Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- This school 445
Empire Elementary
445 students
What this shows Empire Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Empire Elementary compares
Empire Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,493
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
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.
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
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.