- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Turning Point shrank from 26 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-42.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 320048000766 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 1.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Turning Point shrank from 26 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-42.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Turning Point 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 14
Turning Point
14 students
What this shows Turning Point reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turning Point compares
Turning Point is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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.
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 (~14 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.