- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100896Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada has class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 320000100896 · Reno, NV Elementary · MID · CHARTER
501 enr · 21.8:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school 501
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
501 students
What this shows Mater Academy of Northern Nevada reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy of Northern Nevada compares
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Nevada - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$7,980
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 8.4%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mater Academy of Northern Nevada Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy of Northern Nevada's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Reno
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
How many students attend Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is 21.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
94.5% of students at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Mater Academy of Northern Nevada rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Mater Academy of Northern Nevada, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.