- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reno, NV
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sarah Winnemucca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000428
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 320048000428 · Reno, NV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 18.4:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sarah Winnemucca 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 496
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
496 students
What this shows Sarah Winnemucca Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarah Winnemucca Elementary compares
Sarah Winnemucca 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 48% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 50% in Nevada - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is more 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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah Winnemucca 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 Reno
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
996 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Elementary-South
Standard public school
521 students
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Honors Academy of Literature
Standard public school
208 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
How many students attend Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 17% 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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
40.2% of students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Sarah Winnemucca 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.