- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadsworth, NV
Natchez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Natchez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000234
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchez Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
Natchez Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Natchez Elementary shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.4 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 320048000234 · Wadsworth, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 10.1:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Natchez Elementary shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.4 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Natchez 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 121
Natchez Elementary
121 students
What this shows Natchez Elementary reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchez Elementary compares
Natchez Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 51% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.5%
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 6% in Nevada - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
White 8.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Natchez Elementary is less 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 Natchez 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 Natchez 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
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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Natchez Elementary
How many students attend Natchez Elementary?
Natchez Elementary has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wadsworth, NV. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchez Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 51% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 36% 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 Natchez Elementary?
97.5% of students at Natchez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Natchez Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 72.7% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchez Elementary?
Natchez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Natchez 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.