- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnemucca, NV
French Ford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for French Ford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320021000416
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Ford Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
French Ford Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French Ford Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Winnemucca, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
French Ford Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 320021000416 · Winnemucca, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19.9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students)
French Ford Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
French Ford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert M. Lowr
Albert M. Lowry High School
951 students
- Winnemucca Jun
Winnemucca Junior High School
481 students
- Sonoma Heights
Sonoma Heights Elementary
468 students
- This school
French Ford Middle School
438 students
- Grass Valley E
Grass Valley Elementary
406 students
- Winnemucca Gra 305
Winnemucca Grammar School
305 students
What this shows French Ford Middle School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How French Ford Middle School compares
French Ford Middle School 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 47% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 61% in Nevada - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$14,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, French Ford Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Humboldt County School District reports $14,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How French Ford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Grammar School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Ford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about French Ford Middle School
How many students attend French Ford Middle School?
French Ford Middle School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnemucca, NV. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Ford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Ford Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 27% 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 French Ford Middle School?
40.8% of students at French Ford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Ford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at French Ford Middle School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Winnemucca, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Ford Middle School?
French Ford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 French Ford Middle School rank among public schools in Winnemucca?
By Resource Investment Index, French Ford Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Winnemucca, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winnemucca on the city page.
What other schools are in Humboldt County School District?
Besides French Ford Middle School, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.