Enrollment
259
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Nancy Gomes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nancy Gomes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000322
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nancy Gomes Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #18 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nancy Gomes Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Gomes Elementary ranks #18 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nancy Gomes Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nancy Gomes Elementary
Nancy Gomes Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 259 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.1% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 259 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 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% 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): Nancy Gomes Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 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 Nancy Gomes 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 Nancy Gomes Elementary compares
Nancy Gomes 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 42% in Nevada - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Nancy Gomes Elementary is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Nancy Gomes 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 Nancy Gomes 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 Nancy Gomes 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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nancy Gomes Elementary
How many students attend Nancy Gomes Elementary?
Nancy Gomes Elementary has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nancy Gomes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nancy Gomes Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Nancy Gomes Elementary?
97.1% of students at Nancy Gomes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nancy Gomes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nancy Gomes Elementary is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nancy Gomes Elementary?
Nancy Gomes 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 Nancy Gomes Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Gomes 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 Nancy Gomes Elementary a good school?
Nancy Gomes Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Nancy Gomes 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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