Very Good
#206 of 691 schools in NV
Top 30% in state
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Elementary School · Washoe County · Sparks, NV
A Washoe County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
185 SHELBY DRIVE, Sparks, NV 89436
- Math 51% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jesse Hall Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
25%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jesse Hall Elementary School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,987/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparks), 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
$109,485
Median home value
$546,600
Median rent
$2,011/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89436; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyce Taylor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| John Bohach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Spanish Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Virginia Palmer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 408 | 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.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Jesse Hall Elementary School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jesse Hall Elementary School
Jesse Hall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sparks, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jesse Hall Elementary School
What grades does Jesse Hall Elementary School serve?
Jesse Hall Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jesse Hall Elementary School?
Jesse Hall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse Hall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse Hall Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesse Hall Elementary School rank in NV?
Jesse Hall Elementary School ranks #206 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Jesse Hall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesse Hall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Jesse Hall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesse Hall Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jesse Hall Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jesse Hall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesse Hall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jesse Hall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesse Hall Elementary School?
25.0% of students at Jesse Hall Elementary School 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
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (775) 425-7755
- Area population (ZIP 89436)
- 48,221
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 89436; 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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