Huffaker Elementary School
Tel:
(775) 689-2510
- Huffaker Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Huffaker Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Huffaker Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Huffaker Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Huffaker Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #163 out of 660 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 43% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 61% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 Huffaker Elementary School is North Star Online School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edward L Pine Middle School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reno Edward L Pine Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,010 student
1.4 miles
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550 1.4 6-8 1,010 - Reno Smithridge Stem Academy Grades: PK-5 | 697 students
1.4 miles
4801 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2560 1.4 PK-5 697 - Reno Anderson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 424 students
1.6 miles
1055 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500 1.6 PK-6 424 - Reno North Star Online School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: PK-12 | 175 students
1.6 miles
5450 Riggins Ct. Suite #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900 1.6 PK-12 175 - Reno Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 214 students
1.9 miles
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040 1.9 PK-5 214
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