Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stead Elementary School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stead Elementary School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Stead 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 Stead Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#541 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
56%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
8%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
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)
4%
3%
Showing 2011–2023. 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 Stead Elementary School's ranking?
Stead Elementary School is ranked #541 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Stead Elementary School often compared to?
Stead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Stead Elementary School?
647 students attend Stead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Stead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stead Elementary School?
Stead Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stead Elementary School offer ?
Stead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stead Elementary School part of?
Stead Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
In what neighborhood is Stead Elementary School located?
Stead Elementary School is located in the North Valleys neighborhood of Reno, NV. There are 6 other public schools located in North Valleys.
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