- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Esther Bennett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Esther Bennett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000481
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esther Bennett Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #7 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Esther Bennett Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esther Bennett Elementary ranks #7 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Esther Bennett Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 320048000481 · Sparks, NV Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 16.5:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Esther Bennett Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Esther Bennett 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 529
Esther Bennett Elementary
529 students
What this shows Esther Bennett Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esther Bennett Elementary compares
Esther Bennett 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 35% in Nevada - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$10,869
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 20.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Esther Bennett Elementary is less 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 Esther Bennett 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 Esther Bennett 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 other schools in Sparks
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esther Bennett Elementary
How many students attend Esther Bennett Elementary?
Esther Bennett Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esther Bennett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Esther Bennett Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 5% 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 Esther Bennett Elementary?
95.9% of students at Esther Bennett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esther Bennett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Esther Bennett Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esther Bennett Elementary?
Esther Bennett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Esther Bennett Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Esther Bennett Elementary ranks #7 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Esther Bennett 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.