Enrollment
1,067
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 320048000235
William Obrien Middle School — Reno, NV
Federal NCES profile for William Obrien Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Obrien Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William Obrien Middle School reports 1,067 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Nevada average and 86% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 356 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washoe County School District spends $14,973 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Obrien Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 67% in Nevada — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,973
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,067 Top 85% in Nevada — larger than 15% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 21.7:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.4% +26% vs state
NCES ID 320048000235
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 25.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 356:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.1%
In-school suspensions 56
Out-of-school suspensions 250
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes William Obrien Middle School.
$14,973
Per student
-19%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about William Obrien Middle School
How many students attend William Obrien Middle School?
William Obrien Middle School has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a middle school in RENO, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Obrien Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Obrien Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Obrien Middle School?
96.4% of students at William Obrien Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Obrien Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Obrien Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in RENO, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Obrien Middle School?
William Obrien Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.