- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Marvin Picollo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Picollo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000233
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Picollo Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools.
- #18 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Picollo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Picollo Elementary ranks #18 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Marvin Picollo Elementary held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 320048000233 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 5.1:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Marvin Picollo Elementary held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Marvin Picollo 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 91
Marvin Picollo Elementary
91 students
What this shows Marvin Picollo Elementary reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Picollo Elementary compares
Marvin Picollo 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 75% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 2% in Nevada - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
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
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Marvin Picollo Elementary is more 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 Marvin Picollo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin Picollo 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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Picollo Elementary
How many students attend Marvin Picollo Elementary?
Marvin Picollo Elementary has 91 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Picollo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Picollo Elementary is 5.1:1, which is 75% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 68% 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 Picollo Elementary?
97.6% of students at Marvin Picollo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Picollo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Picollo Elementary is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Picollo Elementary?
Marvin Picollo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marvin Picollo Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Picollo Elementary ranks #18 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 Marvin Picollo 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.