Enrollment
312
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 312 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 312 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sparks's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada (1,033 students): Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 25.8:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary compares
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary a good school?
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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