Enrollment
14
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Turning Point
Federal NCES profile for Turning Point, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000766
👥 S:T ratio 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turning Point earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.2:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turning Point has class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turning Point ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turning Point compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turning Point
Turning Point is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 14 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.2:1, Turning Point is leaner than roughly 99% of Nevada schools and 94% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nevada schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 14 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 14 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Reno's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): Turning Point is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (1.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Turning Point.
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 Turning Point compares
Turning Point on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.2:1 | ▼ 94% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1.2:1
students per teacher
- 94% below state mean
Top 1% in Nevada - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 178.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 35.7%
Two or More 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Turning Point is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Turning Point.
$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 Turning Point 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 Turning Point'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 Reno
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 (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turning Point
How many students attend Turning Point?
Turning Point has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point?
The student-teacher ratio at Turning Point is 1.2:1, which is 94% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 92% 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 Turning Point?
100.0% of students at Turning Point are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turning Point?
The largest demographic group at Turning Point is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turning Point?
Turning Point has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turning Point rank among public schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Turning Point ranks #1 of 9 public 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 public schools in Reno on the city page.
Is Turning Point a good school?
Turning Point earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada. 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 Turning Point, 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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