Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School

2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in NV
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School is 0.43, 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)
#44 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
14%
44%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
74%
28%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ted Hunsberger Elementary School, Rollan Melton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School?
467 students attend Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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