- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Rita Cannan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rita Cannan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000240
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rita Cannan Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nevada schools.
- #34 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rita Cannan Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rita Cannan Elementary ranks #34 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rita Cannan Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 320048000240 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 22.5:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Rita Cannan Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Rita Cannan 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 405
Rita Cannan Elementary
405 students
What this shows Rita Cannan Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rita Cannan Elementary compares
Rita Cannan Elementary 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Nevada - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$10,869
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 12.6%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Rita Cannan 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 Rita Cannan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rita Cannan 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
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rita Cannan Elementary
How many students attend Rita Cannan Elementary?
Rita Cannan Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rita Cannan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rita Cannan Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rita Cannan Elementary?
97.1% of students at Rita Cannan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rita Cannan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rita Cannan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rita Cannan Elementary?
Rita Cannan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Rita Cannan Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Rita Cannan Elementary ranks #34 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 Rita Cannan 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.