- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Libby Booth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Libby Booth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000230
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libby Booth Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Nevada schools.
- #22 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Libby Booth Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Booth Elementary ranks #22 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Libby Booth Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 320048000230 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14.6:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Libby Booth Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Libby Booth 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 321
Libby Booth Elementary
321 students
What this shows Libby Booth Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Libby Booth Elementary compares
Libby Booth 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 | 95.2% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.6:1
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
45.5%
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
$10,869
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 22.4%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Libby Booth 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 Libby Booth 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 Libby Booth 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Libby Booth Elementary
How many students attend Libby Booth Elementary?
Libby Booth Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Booth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Booth 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 Libby Booth Elementary?
95.2% of students at Libby Booth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libby Booth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Libby Booth Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby Booth Elementary?
Libby Booth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Libby Booth Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Booth Elementary ranks #22 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 Libby Booth 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.