Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nancy Gomes 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 17:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nancy Gomes Elementary School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, covering an area of approximately 44.9 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nancy Gomes Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Nancy Gomes 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 Nancy Gomes Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#352 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
63%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nancy Gomes Elementary School's ranking?
Nancy Gomes Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Nancy Gomes Elementary School often compared to?
Nancy Gomes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Nancy Gomes Elementary School?
259 students attend Nancy Gomes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Nancy Gomes Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nancy Gomes Elementary School?
Nancy Gomes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nancy Gomes Elementary School offer ?
Nancy Gomes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nancy Gomes Elementary School part of?
Nancy Gomes Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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