- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Honors Academy of Literature
Federal NCES profile for Honors Academy of Literature, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100826Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honors Academy of Literature earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Honors Academy of Literature has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honors Academy of Literature ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Honors Academy of Literature held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 320000100826 · Reno, NV Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
208 enr · 20.8:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Honors Academy of Literature held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Honors Academy of Literature in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school 208
Honors Academy of Literature
208 students
What this shows Honors Academy of Literature reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honors Academy of Literature compares
Honors Academy of Literature 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 95% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Nevada - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$7,980
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Honors Academy of Literature is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Honors Academy of Literature Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honors Academy of Literature's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Reno
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honors Academy of Literature
How many students attend Honors Academy of Literature?
Honors Academy of Literature has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honors Academy of Literature?
The student-teacher ratio at Honors Academy of Literature is 20.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honors Academy of Literature?
4.2% of students at Honors Academy of Literature are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honors Academy of Literature?
The largest demographic group at Honors Academy of Literature is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honors Academy of Literature?
Honors Academy of Literature has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Honors Academy of Literature rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Honors Academy of Literature ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Honors Academy of Literature, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.