Enrollment
91
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marvin Picollo Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marvin Picollo Elementary
Marvin Picollo Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 91 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.1:1, Marvin Picollo Elementary is leaner than roughly 98% of Nevada schools and 75% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.6% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 91 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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): Marvin Picollo Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.1:1 vs 15.4:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Marvin Picollo Elementary.
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 Marvin Picollo Elementary compares
Marvin Picollo Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Marvin Picollo Elementary.
$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 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
- 2,307
- 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.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marvin Picollo Elementary a good school?
Marvin Picollo Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of 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 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.
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