- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Marvin Moss Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Moss Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000221
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Moss Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Moss Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Moss Elementary ranks #3 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Marvin Moss Elementary held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 320048000221 · Sparks, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 13.4:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Marvin Moss Elementary held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Marvin Moss 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 308
Marvin Moss Elementary
308 students
What this shows Marvin Moss Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Moss Elementary compares
Marvin Moss 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 56% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 12% in Nevada - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Marvin Moss 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 Marvin Moss 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 Marvin Moss 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 Sparks
1 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Moss Elementary
How many students attend Marvin Moss Elementary?
Marvin Moss Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Moss Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Moss Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 15% 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 Marvin Moss Elementary?
34.1% of students at Marvin Moss Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Moss Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Moss Elementary is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Moss Elementary?
Marvin Moss Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Marvin Moss Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Moss Elementary ranks #3 of 16 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 schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Marvin Moss 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.