- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000936
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nick Poulakidas Elementary School ranks #3 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-346 students YoY
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-39.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-346 students YoY 320048000936 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 10.8:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-39.9%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School 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 487
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Nick Poulakidas Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nick Poulakidas Elementary School compares
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 47% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 82% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% 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
19.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Nick Poulakidas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nick Poulakidas Elementary School'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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
How many students attend Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), down 346.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 47% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 31% 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 Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Nick Poulakidas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Nick Poulakidas Elementary School rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Nick Poulakidas Elementary School ranks #3 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 Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, 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.