- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Lois Allen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lois Allen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000414
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lois Allen Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #14 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lois Allen Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Allen Elementary ranks #14 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lois Allen Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 320048000414 · Sparks, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 19.1:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Lois Allen Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Lois Allen 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 478
Lois Allen Elementary
478 students
What this shows Lois Allen Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lois Allen Elementary compares
Lois Allen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 57% in Nevada - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 16.5%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Lois Allen Elementary is less 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 Lois Allen 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 Lois Allen 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 Sparks
1 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lois Allen Elementary
How many students attend Lois Allen Elementary?
Lois Allen Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lois Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lois Allen Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 22% 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 Lois Allen Elementary?
97.5% of students at Lois Allen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lois Allen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lois Allen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lois Allen Elementary?
Lois Allen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lois Allen Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Allen Elementary ranks #14 of 16 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 schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Lois Allen 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.