Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rita Cannan 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rita Cannan Elementary School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, covering an approximate area of 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rita Cannan Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Rita Cannan 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 Rita Cannan Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#436 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
70%
46%
Black
8%
12%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rita Cannan Elementary School's ranking?
Rita Cannan Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Rita Cannan Elementary School often compared to?
Rita Cannan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Mathews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Rita Cannan Elementary School?
405 students attend Rita Cannan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rita Cannan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rita Cannan Elementary School?
Rita Cannan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rita Cannan Elementary School offer ?
Rita Cannan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rita Cannan Elementary School part of?
Rita Cannan Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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