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#320 of 691 schools in NV

Top 46% in state

Grace Warner Elementary

Elementary School · Washoe County · Reno, NV

A Washoe County elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3075 Heights Drive, Reno, NV 89503

  • Math 20% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$10,870
Chronic Absenteeism47.6%

Students at Grace Warner Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Grace Warner Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,979/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,956

Median home value

$441,800

Median rent

$1,336/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

44.9%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–80.1 mi100Compare →
Mamie Towles ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–50.7 mi307Compare →
St Albert the Great Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–80.7 mi290Compare →
Elmcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.8 mi277Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washoe County

Schools in district
115
Rank in district
#51 of 109
District spending per student
$10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grace Warner Elementary is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grace Warner Elementary

Grace Warner Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Warner Elementary

What grades does Grace Warner Elementary serve?

Grace Warner Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Grace Warner Elementary?

Grace Warner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Warner Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Warner Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grace Warner Elementary rank in NV?

Grace Warner Elementary ranks #320 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Grace Warner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Warner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grace Warner Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace Warner Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grace Warner Elementary a charter school?

No, Grace Warner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grace Warner Elementary a Title I school?

No, Grace Warner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace Warner Elementary?

100.0% of students at Grace Warner Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Washoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.6%
Area population (ZIP 89503)
30,740
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89503; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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