- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnemucca, NV
Sonoma Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sonoma Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320021000157
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoma Heights Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonoma Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoma Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Winnemucca, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sonoma Heights Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 320021000157 · Winnemucca, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 17.3:1 · 95.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students)
Sonoma Heights Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sonoma Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert M. Lowr
Albert M. Lowry High School
951 students
- Winnemucca Jun
Winnemucca Junior High School
481 students
- This school
Sonoma Heights Elementary
468 students
- French Ford Mi
French Ford Middle School
438 students
- Grass Valley E
Grass Valley Elementary
406 students
- Winnemucca Gra 305
Winnemucca Grammar School
305 students
What this shows Sonoma Heights Elementary reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonoma Heights Elementary compares
Sonoma Heights 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 42% in Nevada - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$14,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 44.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Sonoma Heights Elementary is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Humboldt County School District reports $14,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonoma Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Grammar School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoma Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Winnemucca
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonoma Heights Elementary
How many students attend Sonoma Heights Elementary?
Sonoma Heights Elementary has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnemucca, NV. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Heights Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% 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 Sonoma Heights Elementary?
95.0% of students at Sonoma Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoma Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sonoma Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Winnemucca, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoma Heights Elementary?
Sonoma Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Sonoma Heights Elementary rank among schools in Winnemucca?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoma Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Winnemucca, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winnemucca on the city page.
What other schools are in Humboldt County School District?
Besides Sonoma Heights Elementary, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and French Ford Middle School (438 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.