Enrollment
319
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Hunter Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hunter Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000223
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter Lake Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunter Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Lake Elementary ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunter Lake Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunter Lake Elementary
Hunter Lake Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 319 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (996 students): Hunter Lake Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 29.3:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Hunter Lake Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hunter Lake Elementary compares
Hunter Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 50% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 44% in Nevada - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Hunter Lake Elementary is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Hunter Lake Elementary.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hunter Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 elementary schools in Reno
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
996 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Elementary-South
Standard public school
521 students
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Honors Academy of Literature
Standard public school
208 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hunter Lake Elementary
How many students attend Hunter Lake Elementary?
Hunter Lake Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Lake Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 13% 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 Hunter Lake Elementary?
38.6% of students at Hunter Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hunter Lake Elementary is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter Lake Elementary?
Hunter Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunter Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Lake Elementary ranks #6 of 12 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.
Is Hunter Lake Elementary a good school?
Hunter Lake Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Hunter Lake 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.
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