Elmcrest Elementary School
Tel:
(775) 746-5850
- Elmcrest Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Elmcrest Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Elmcrest Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Elmcrest Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Elmcrest Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #440 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 43% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 36% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elmcrest Elementary School is Innovations High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Archie Clayton Pre-ap Academy Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reno Archie Clayton Pre-ap Academy Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 778 students
0.4 miles
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860 0.4 6-8 778 - Reno Mamie Towles Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 326 students
0.5 miles
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820 0.5 PK-6 326 - Reno Peavine Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
0.7 miles
1601 Grandview Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840 0.7 PK-5 374 - Reno Grace Warner Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 409 students
0.8 miles
3075 Heights Drive
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830 0.8 PK-6 409 - Reno Innovations High School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 126 students
1.1 miles
777 W 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150 1.1 9-12 126
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