Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Esther Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Esther Bennett Elementary serves the southern part of Sun Valley, NV, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Esther Bennett Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Esther Bennett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esther Bennett Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esther Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Esther Bennett Elementary School is ranked #567 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Esther Bennett Elementary School?
529 students attend Esther Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Esther Bennett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esther Bennett Elementary School?
Esther Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Esther Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Esther Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esther Bennett Elementary School part of?
Esther Bennett Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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