- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Mamie Towles Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mamie Towles Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000232
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mamie Towles Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mamie Towles Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mamie Towles Elementary ranks #1 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mamie Towles Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 320048000232 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Mamie Towles Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mamie Towles 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 305
Mamie Towles Elementary
305 students
What this shows Mamie Towles Elementary reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mamie Towles Elementary compares
Mamie Towles 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 55% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 24% in Nevada - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Mamie Towles 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 Mamie Towles 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 | Similar 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 Mamie Towles 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 Reno
2 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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mamie Towles Elementary
How many students attend Mamie Towles Elementary?
Mamie Towles Elementary has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mamie Towles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mamie Towles Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 3% 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 Mamie Towles Elementary?
34.5% of students at Mamie Towles Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mamie Towles Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mamie Towles Elementary is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mamie Towles Elementary?
Mamie Towles Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Mamie Towles Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Mamie Towles Elementary ranks #1 of 36 schools in Reno, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Mamie Towles 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.