Enrollment
364
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jacks Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000307
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacks Valley Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacks Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacks Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacks Valley Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacks Valley Elementary School
Jacks Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 364 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 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Carson City's public schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elementary (553 students): Jacks Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 16.3:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside Jacks Valley Elementary School.
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 Jacks Valley Elementary School compares
Jacks Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 50% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 35% in Nevada - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$12,077
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Jacks Valley Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes Jacks Valley Elementary School.
$12,077
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 80.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 Jacks Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. C. Meneley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacks Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Al Seeliger Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jacks Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Jacks Valley Elementary School?
Jacks Valley Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacks Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacks Valley Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 5% 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 Jacks Valley Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Jacks Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacks Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jacks Valley Elementary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacks Valley Elementary School?
Jacks Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Jacks Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacks Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carson City on the city page.
Is Jacks Valley Elementary School a good school?
Jacks Valley Elementary School earns 44/100 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 Douglas County School District?
Besides Jacks Valley Elementary School, Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students), Carson Valley Middle School (591 students), and Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.
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