- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Rollan Melton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rollan Melton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000558
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rollan Melton Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #9 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rollan Melton Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rollan Melton Elementary ranks #9 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Rollan Melton Elementary shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 320048000558 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 16.4:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Rollan Melton Elementary shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Rollan Melton 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 477
Rollan Melton Elementary
477 students
What this shows Rollan Melton Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rollan Melton Elementary compares
Rollan Melton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 79% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Nevada - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Rollan Melton Elementary is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Rollan Melton Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Rollan Melton 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rollan Melton Elementary
How many students attend Rollan Melton Elementary?
Rollan Melton Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rollan Melton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rollan Melton Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 20% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% 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 Rollan Melton Elementary?
16.0% of students at Rollan Melton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rollan Melton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rollan Melton Elementary is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rollan Melton Elementary?
Rollan Melton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Rollan Melton Elementary rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Rollan Melton 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.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Rollan Melton 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.