Enrollment
210
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+19% vs state
What stands out at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 210 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 91.6% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Mariposa Language and Learning Academy.
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 Mariposa Language and Learning Academy compares
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Mariposa Language and Learning Academy.
$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 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
- 2,307
- 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 other schools in Reno
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mariposa Language and Learning Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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