Enrollment
210
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320048000560 Charter school
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy — Reno, NV
Federal NCES profile for Mariposa Language and Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+19% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy reports 210 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Nevada average and 77% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 1.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washoe County School District spends $14,973 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mariposa Language and Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 19% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,973
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 210 Top 22% in Nevada — larger than 78% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 91.6% +19% vs state
NCES ID 320048000560
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 1.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Mariposa Language and Learning Academy.
$14,973
Per student
-19%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
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- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.