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MARVIN PICOLLO ELEMENTARY

900 FOOTHILL ROAD, RENO, NV 89511WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
85
Students
Total enrolled
$14,973
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
4.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 70% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 85 students in grades PK–12 in RENO, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,973 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
4.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

MARVIN PICOLLO ELEMENTARY is a small other in RENO, Nevada, serving grades PK–12 with 85 students. The district invests $14,973 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MARVIN PICOLLO ELEMENTARY

85
Total Students
4.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution58 male · 27 female
68%
32%
Male 68%Female 32%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 85 students
Student Composition
46%
41%
Asian5%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino41%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320048000233

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
  • 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
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
+1 more
↓
Middle
SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOLWILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOLDESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOLDARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
+10 more
↓
High School
NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOLPROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOLEDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOLSPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyWashoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)851-5650
NCES ID: 320048000233
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RENO seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. 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
900 FOOTHILL ROAD, RENO, NV 89511
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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.