Enrollment
964
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sparks, NV
Lou Mendive Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lou Mendive Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000433
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lou Mendive Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lou Mendive Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lou Mendive Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lou Mendive Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lou Mendive Middle School
Lou Mendive Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 964 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 964 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Lou Mendive Middle School.
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 Lou Mendive Middle School compares
Lou Mendive Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Nevada - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Lou Mendive Middle School 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 Lou Mendive Middle School.
$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 Lou Mendive Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lou Mendive Middle School'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 middle 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 (~964 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lou Mendive Middle School
How many students attend Lou Mendive Middle School?
Lou Mendive Middle School has 964 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sparks, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lou Mendive Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lou Mendive Middle School is 25.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lou Mendive Middle School?
32.8% of students at Lou Mendive Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lou Mendive Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lou Mendive Middle School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lou Mendive Middle School?
Lou Mendive Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lou Mendive Middle School rank among middle schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Lou Mendive Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Sparks on the city page.
Is Lou Mendive Middle School a good school?
Lou Mendive Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Lou Mendive Middle School, 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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