The Veterans Memorial Elementary School, also known as Veterans Memorial STEM Academy, at 1200 Locust St., is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, operated by the Washoe County School District. It occupies a historic Moderne-style building dating from 1949 that was designed by Nevada architect Russell Mills.
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). 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 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy's student population of 269 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is 0.49, 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
#477 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
45%
Black
2%
12%
White
19%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy's ranking?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is ranked #477 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
269 students attend Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy offer ?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy part of?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is part of Washoe County School District.
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