The Winnemucca Grammar School, located at 522 Lay St. in Winnemucca, Nevada, is a historic school that was designed by architect Richard Watkins in Prairie School style. It was built during 1927???8. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Winnemucca Grammar School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than 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 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winnemucca Grammar School serves the southwest part of Winnemucca, NV, covering an expansive attendance area of approximately 3,129 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 85 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winnemucca Grammar School's student population of 305 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winnemucca Grammar School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winnemucca Grammar School is 0.55, 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
#319 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winnemucca Grammar School's ranking?
Winnemucca Grammar School is ranked #319 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Winnemucca Grammar School often compared to?
Winnemucca Grammar Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grass Valley Elementary School, Sonoma Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Winnemucca Grammar School?
305 students attend Winnemucca Grammar School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Winnemucca Grammar School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winnemucca Grammar School?
Winnemucca Grammar School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winnemucca Grammar School offer ?
Winnemucca Grammar School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winnemucca Grammar School part of?
Winnemucca Grammar School is part of Humboldt School District.
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