Enrollment
558
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Spanish Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spanish Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000427
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish Springs Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #7 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Springs Elementary ranks #7 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spanish Springs Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spanish Springs Elementary
Spanish Springs Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 558 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Nevada average.
With 558 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sparks's public schools, it stands alongside Hillside Elementary School (37 students): Spanish Springs Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 12.3:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Spanish Springs 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 Spanish Springs Elementary compares
Spanish Springs 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 82% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 65% in Nevada - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Spanish Springs 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 Spanish Springs 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 Spanish Springs 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 | Higher 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 Spanish Springs 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 Sparks
1 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 (~558 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spanish Springs Elementary
How many students attend Spanish Springs Elementary?
Spanish Springs Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Springs Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spanish Springs Elementary?
13.7% of students at Spanish Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spanish Springs Elementary is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish Springs Elementary?
Spanish Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Spanish Springs Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Springs Elementary ranks #7 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparks on the city page.
Is Spanish Springs Elementary a good school?
Spanish Springs Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Spanish Springs 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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