Lena Juniper Elementary School

225 Queen Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lena Juniper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in NV
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lena Juniper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lena Juniper Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Lena Juniper Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lena Juniper Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#160 out of 692 schools
(Top 30%)
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47%
28%
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50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
47%
44%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
42%
29%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lena Juniper Elementary School's ranking?
Lena Juniper Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lena Juniper Elementary School?
412 students attend Lena Juniper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lena Juniper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lena Juniper Elementary School offer ?
Lena Juniper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lena Juniper Elementary School part of?
Lena Juniper Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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