- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reno, NV
Fred W. Traner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fred W. Traner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000215
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred W. Traner Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred W. Traner Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Fred W. Traner Middle School grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 320048000215 · Reno, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 18.9:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Fred W. Traner Middle School grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Fred W. Traner Middle School 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 530
Fred W. Traner Middle School
530 students
What this shows Fred W. Traner Middle School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred W. Traner Middle School compares
Fred W. Traner Middle School is a growing 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 56% in Nevada - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
White 11.7%
African American 7.2%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Fred W. Traner Middle School 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 Fred W. Traner Middle School 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 Fred W. Traner Middle School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred W. Traner Middle School
How many students attend Fred W. Traner Middle School?
Fred W. Traner Middle School has 530 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred W. Traner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred W. Traner Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 20% 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 Fred W. Traner Middle School?
96.8% of students at Fred W. Traner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred W. Traner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fred W. Traner Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred W. Traner Middle School?
Fred W. Traner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fred W. Traner Middle School rank among middle schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred W. Traner Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Fred W. Traner Middle School, 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.