- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Lemmon Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lemmon Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000228
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemmon Valley Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #25 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemmon Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmon Valley Elementary ranks #25 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Lemmon Valley Elementary shrank from 714 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 320048000228 · Reno, NV Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 18.7:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Lemmon Valley Elementary shrank from 714 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Lemmon Valley 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 635
Lemmon Valley Elementary
635 students
What this shows Lemmon Valley Elementary reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemmon Valley Elementary compares
Lemmon Valley 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 53% in Nevada - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 27.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Lemmon Valley Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Lemmon Valley 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 Lemmon Valley 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 other schools in Reno
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemmon Valley Elementary
How many students attend Lemmon Valley Elementary?
Lemmon Valley Elementary has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Valley Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 19% 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 Lemmon Valley Elementary?
97.1% of students at Lemmon Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemmon Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lemmon Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino 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 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemmon Valley Elementary?
Lemmon Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lemmon Valley Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmon Valley Elementary ranks #25 of 36 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 schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Lemmon Valley 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.