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BROWN ELEMENTARY

13815 Spelling Court, RENO, NV 89521WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
676
Students
Total enrolled
$14,973
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 676 students in grades PK–05 in RENO, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,973 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BROWN ELEMENTARY is a large elementary in RENO, Nevada, serving grades PK–05 with 676 students. The district invests $14,973 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at BROWN ELEMENTARY

676
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution348 male · 328 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 138 students
Student Composition
62%
24%
Asian4%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320048000205

Academic Outcomes at BROWN ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89521

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,973Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,973
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,588
Student Support$2,845
Administration$1,797
Operations$2,246
Other$1,497
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,973 spent per student, an estimated $6,633 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
20%
State government
68.2%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJOHN BOHACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLEMMON VALLEY ELEMENTARYSTEAD ELEMENTARY
↓
Middle
SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOLWILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOLDESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOLDARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
+11 more
↓
High School
NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOLPROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOLEDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOLSPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWashoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)851-5600
NCES ID: 320048000205
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RENO seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOL
2,432 students · 09–12
● 42 opp37% FRL
High
PROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOL
2,331 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOL
2,144 students · 09–12
● 42 opp27% FRL
High
SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
2,057 students · 09–12
17% FRL
High
DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
1,910 students · 09–12
● 42 opp30% FRL
High
RENO HIGH SCHOOL
1,796 students · 09–12
● 48 opp24% FRL
High
ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL
1,643 students · 09–12
● 50 opp24% FRL
High
EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL
1,509 students · 09–12
● 48 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
13815 Spelling Court, RENO, NV 89521
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.