- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Lou Mendive Middle School grew from 856 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 320048000433 · Sparks, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 25.4:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Lou Mendive Middle School grew from 856 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Lou Mendive Middle School 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
Lou Mendive Middle School
964 students
What this shows Lou Mendive Middle School reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lou Mendive Middle School compares
Lou Mendive Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~964 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.