Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jessie Beck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 67% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Jessie Beck Elementary School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jessie Beck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jessie Beck Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
I AM RESPECTFUL, I AM RESPONSIBLE AND I AM KIND.
School Rankings
Jessie Beck Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jessie Beck Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#27 out of 684 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-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 Jessie Beck Elementary School's ranking?
Jessie Beck Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Jessie Beck Elementary School often compared to?
Jessie Beck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Hunter Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Jessie Beck Elementary School?
462 students attend Jessie Beck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jessie Beck Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jessie Beck Elementary School?
Jessie Beck Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jessie Beck Elementary School offer ?
Jessie Beck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jessie Beck Elementary School part of?
Jessie Beck Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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