- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparks, NV
Jerry Whitehead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jerry Whitehead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000336
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerry Whitehead Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerry Whitehead Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Whitehead Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Jerry Whitehead Elementary shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 320048000336 · Sparks, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 14.6:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Jerry Whitehead Elementary shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Jerry Whitehead Elementary 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 234
Jerry Whitehead Elementary
234 students
What this shows Jerry Whitehead Elementary reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerry Whitehead Elementary compares
Jerry Whitehead Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 19% in Nevada - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$10,869
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Jerry Whitehead Elementary 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 Jerry Whitehead 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 | Similar 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 Jerry Whitehead Elementary'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 elementary schools in Sparks
1 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerry Whitehead Elementary
How many students attend Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerry Whitehead Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
33.0% of students at Jerry Whitehead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jerry Whitehead Elementary is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Jerry Whitehead Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Whitehead Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Sparks, 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 Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Jerry Whitehead 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.