- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparks, NV
Kate Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kate Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000227
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kate Smith Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kate Smith Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Smith Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kate Smith Elementary shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 320048000227 · Sparks, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 14.3:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Kate Smith Elementary shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Kate Smith 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 186
Kate Smith Elementary
186 students
What this shows Kate Smith Elementary reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kate Smith Elementary compares
Kate Smith 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 22% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 17% in Nevada - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
White 14.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Kate Smith Elementary is less 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 Kate Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kate Smith 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kate Smith Elementary
How many students attend Kate Smith Elementary?
Kate Smith Elementary has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Smith Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 9% 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 Kate Smith Elementary?
94.0% of students at Kate Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kate Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kate Smith Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kate Smith Elementary?
Kate Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kate Smith Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Smith Elementary ranks #4 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 Kate Smith 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.