Excellent
#55 of 691 schools in NV
Top 8% in state
Hunter Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
909 HUNTER LAKE DR, Reno, NV 89509
- Math 73% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hunter Lake Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hunter Lake 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$81,751
Median home value
$670,700
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning PointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Jessie Beck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| St Johns Childrens CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Mount Rose K-8 Academy of LanguagesEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Hunter Lake Elementary is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hunter Lake Elementary
Hunter Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hunter Lake Elementary
What grades does Hunter Lake Elementary serve?
Hunter Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hunter Lake Elementary?
Hunter Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Lake Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hunter Lake Elementary rank in NV?
Hunter Lake Elementary ranks #55 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Hunter Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hunter Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hunter Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hunter Lake Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hunter Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Hunter Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hunter Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hunter Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hunter Lake Elementary?
99.7% of students at Hunter Lake 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (775) 333-5040
- Area population (ZIP 89509)
- 35,877
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 89509; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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