- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy
Federal NCES profile for Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000245
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools.
- #27 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #27 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 320048000245 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 14.1:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy 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 494
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy
494 students
What this shows Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy compares
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 21% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 16% in Nevada - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
White 9.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy 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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy 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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy'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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy
How many students attend Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy?
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy is 14.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% 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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy?
93.3% of students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy?
The largest demographic group at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy?
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #27 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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy, 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.