- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
High Desert Montessori
Federal NCES profile for High Desert Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000561Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Desert Montessori earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #33 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 529
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert Montessori ranks #33 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
High Desert Montessori grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 320048000561 · Reno, NV Other · MID · CHARTER
529 enr · 24.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
High Desert Montessori grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
High Desert Montessori 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
High Desert Montessori
529 students
What this shows High Desert Montessori reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Desert Montessori compares
High Desert Montessori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 68% | 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
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, High Desert Montessori is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
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 High Desert Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to High Desert Montessori'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 Reno
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about High Desert Montessori
How many students attend High Desert Montessori?
High Desert Montessori has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 26.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Desert Montessori?
24.8% of students at High Desert Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Desert Montessori?
The largest demographic group at High Desert Montessori is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Desert Montessori?
High Desert Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Desert Montessori rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert Montessori ranks #33 of 36 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 schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides High Desert Montessori, 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.