- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mariposa Language and Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000560Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #1 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 210
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa Language and Learning Academy ranks #1 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 320048000560 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · CHARTER
210 enr · 91.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy 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 210
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy
210 students
What this shows Mariposa Language and Learning Academy reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mariposa Language and Learning Academy compares
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 19% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
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 Mariposa Language and Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mariposa Language and Learning Academy'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.
Frequently asked questions about Mariposa Language and Learning Academy
How many students attend Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?
91.6% of students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mariposa Language and Learning Academy rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa Language and Learning Academy 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 Mariposa Language and Learning Academy, 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.