Enrollment
487
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nick Poulakidas Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 487 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Nevada schools and 47% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Nevada average.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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): Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 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 Nick Poulakidas Elementary School.
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 Nick Poulakidas Elementary School compares
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Nick Poulakidas Elementary School.
$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 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
- 2,307
- 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nick Poulakidas Elementary School a good school?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 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.
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