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Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 94 public elementary schools serving 45,179 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Nevada.
Public Elementary Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
115 Schools
592 Schools
# Students
65,538 Students
341,088 Students
# Teachers
n/a
34 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
82%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
803 Students
2,675 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,901 Students
17,464 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
28,026 Students
148,004 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
43%
# Black Students
1,790 Students
42,672 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
27,908 Students
99,354 Students
% White Students
42%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
945 Students
4,765 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,136 Students
26,104 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
829
10,116
# Students in K Grade:
4,830
34,581
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,750
33,778
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,900
34,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,895
35,505
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,933
35,796
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,750
36,116
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,792
35,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,844
35,642
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,188
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,572
3,341
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,298
3,238
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,110
2,598
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,756
2,271
# Ungraded Students:
91
157
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,377 is higher than the state median of $12,001. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,937 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$811 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$913 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,377
$12,001
Spending / Student
$13,937
$12,163
Best Washoe County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #77.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Grades: K-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1010.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1111.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1212.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #1313.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1414.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1515.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #1616.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1717.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1818.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1919.
Marce Herz Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #2020.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #2121.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #2222.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2323.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2424.
Coral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2525.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,305 students
Rank: #2626.
Verdi Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #2929.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3232.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #3333.
Coral Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Grades: K-4
| 424 students
Rank: #3434.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #3535.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5075 Ion Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
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