Lena Juniper Elementary School
Lena Juniper Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lena Juniper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lena Juniper Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lena Juniper Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lena Juniper Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
49%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
39%
30%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Lena Juniper Elementary School?
412 students attend Lena Juniper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lena Juniper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lena Juniper Elementary School?
Lena Juniper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lena Juniper Elementary School offer ?
Lena Juniper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lena Juniper Elementary School part of?
Lena Juniper Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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