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CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
13
Schools
7,654
Students
$15,105
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
69.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
94.8%
Graduation Rate
+8.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 7,654 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 94.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,105 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Al Seeliger ElementaryPK–05526
Bordewich/Bray ElementaryPK–05578
Carson MontessoriCharterKG–06292
Edith W. Fritsch ElementaryPK–05470
Empire ElementaryPK–05452
Fremont ElementaryPK–05578
Mark Twain ElementaryPK–05558
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carson Middle School06–08886
Eagle Valley Middle School06–08782
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carson High School09–122,289
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carson Adult High SchoolAE–AE0
Early Childhood CenterPK–PK37
Pioneer Academy01–12206
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,105Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
State
76.0%
Local (property tax)
10.9%
Federal
13.1%

State funding accounts for 76% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,654
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.8%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.8% graduation rate — 8.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,654 students.
What is the graduation rate for CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 94.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,105 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
70% of students in CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 13 schools in CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.