Enrollment
323
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Roger Corbett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roger Corbett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000242
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roger Corbett Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Nevada schools.
- #9 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roger Corbett Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Corbett Elementary ranks #9 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roger Corbett Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roger Corbett Elementary
Roger Corbett Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 323 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Roger Corbett Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Nevada schools and 32% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 94.4% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% 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 Reno's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): Roger Corbett Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 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 Roger Corbett 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 Roger Corbett Elementary compares
Roger Corbett 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 32% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 15% in Nevada - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 79.9%
White 9.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Roger Corbett Elementary is less 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 Roger Corbett 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 Roger Corbett 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 Roger Corbett 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 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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roger Corbett Elementary
How many students attend Roger Corbett Elementary?
Roger Corbett Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger Corbett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roger Corbett Elementary is 14:1, which is 32% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 11% 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 Roger Corbett Elementary?
94.4% of students at Roger Corbett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roger Corbett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roger Corbett Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roger Corbett Elementary?
Roger Corbett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Roger Corbett Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Corbett Elementary ranks #9 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 Roger Corbett Elementary a good school?
Roger Corbett Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Roger Corbett 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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