- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Spanish Springs Elementary held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 320048000427 · Sparks, NV Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 20.7:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Spanish Springs Elementary held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Spanish Springs 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 558
Spanish Springs Elementary
558 students
What this shows Spanish Springs Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish Springs Elementary compares
Spanish Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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.
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 (~558 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.