- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparks, NV
Robert Mitchell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Mitchell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000241
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Mitchell Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Mitchell Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Mitchell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Robert Mitchell Elementary held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 320048000241 · Sparks, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 19.8:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Robert Mitchell Elementary held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Robert Mitchell 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 336
Robert Mitchell Elementary
336 students
What this shows Robert Mitchell Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Mitchell Elementary compares
Robert Mitchell 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 22% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Nevada - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
White 16.1%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Robert Mitchell 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 Robert Mitchell 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 Robert Mitchell 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 elementary schools in Sparks
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Mitchell Elementary
How many students attend Robert Mitchell Elementary?
Robert Mitchell Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Mitchell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Mitchell Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 26% 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 Robert Mitchell Elementary?
93.7% of students at Robert Mitchell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Mitchell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Mitchell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Mitchell Elementary?
Robert Mitchell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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).
How does Robert Mitchell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Mitchell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Robert Mitchell 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.