Greenbrae Elementary School

1840 4th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenbrae Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 87% 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: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Greenbrae Elementary School serves the southern part of Sparks, NV, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Greenbrae Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Greenbrae 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 Greenbrae Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#396 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
30%
30-34%
44%
11-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
73%
46%
Black
2%
12%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
87%
0.45
(22-23)
28.5%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenbrae Elementary School's ranking?
Greenbrae Elementary School is ranked #396 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Greenbrae Elementary School?
323 students attend Greenbrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Greenbrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenbrae Elementary School?
Greenbrae Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenbrae Elementary School offer ?
Greenbrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenbrae Elementary School part of?
Greenbrae Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Greenbrae Elementary School serves the southern part of Sparks, NV, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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