Enrollment
336
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Mitchell Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Mitchell Elementary
Robert Mitchell Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 336 students.
At 19.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 93.7% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sparks's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada (1,033 students): Robert Mitchell Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 25.8:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Robert Mitchell Elementary.
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 Robert Mitchell Elementary compares
Robert Mitchell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Robert Mitchell Elementary.
$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 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
- 2,307
- 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 elementary schools in Sparks
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert Mitchell Elementary a good school?
Robert Mitchell Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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