- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparks, NV
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000320
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 320048000320 · Sparks, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 15.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Lloyd Diedrichsen 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 312
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary
312 students
What this shows Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary compares
Lloyd Diedrichsen 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 54% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 27% in Nevada - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.1%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Lloyd Diedrichsen 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 Lloyd Diedrichsen 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 | Lower 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 Lloyd Diedrichsen 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary
How many students attend Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary?
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 1% 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 Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary?
35.3% of students at Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary?
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary ranks #1 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 Lloyd Diedrichsen 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.