Enrollment
256
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Verdi, NV
Verdi Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Verdi Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000250
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verdi Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 256
- students enrolled
Verdi Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verdi Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verdi Elementary
Verdi Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Verdi, Nevada, enrolling 256 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Verdi 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 Verdi Elementary compares
Verdi 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 85% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 40% in Nevada - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verdi 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 elementary 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Verdi Elementary
How many students attend Verdi Elementary?
Verdi Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Verdi, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdi Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 9% 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 Verdi Elementary?
11.8% of students at Verdi Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verdi Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Verdi Elementary is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Verdi, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verdi Elementary?
Verdi Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
Is Verdi Elementary a good school?
Verdi Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools. 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 Verdi 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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