At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 432 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 16.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 843
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Reno. It is one of 115 current school records connected to Washoe County. NCES reports 487 students for 2024–25.
Among 432 elementary schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 497 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, close to the Nevada median of 16.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black1%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Washoe County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Silver Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Lois Allen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Rollan Melton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Public schools near Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Diamond Elementary Elementary · Washoe County | PK–05 | 444 | 1.4 mi |
| Jwood Raw Elementary School Elementary · Washoe County | PK–05 | 602 | 1.9 mi |
| Donner Springs Elementary Elementary · Washoe County | PK–05 | 414 | 2.3 mi |
| Brown Elementary Elementary · Washoe County | PK–05 | 514 | 3.1 mi |
| Elizabeth Lenz Elementary Elementary · Washoe County | PK–05 | 366 | 3.2 mi |
| Edwin S. Dodson Elementary Elementary · Washoe County | PK–05 | 241 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
What grades does Nick Poulakidas Elementary School serve?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Washoe County.
How many students attend Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 432 Nevada elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 843 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 487 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 16.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Nick Poulakidas Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washoe County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nick Poulakidas Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Nick Poulakidas Elementary School in?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is part of Washoe County, based in Reno, NV, which operates 115 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Double Diamond Elementary (1.4 mi), Jwood Raw Elementary School (1.9 mi), Donner Springs Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.