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#551 of 691 schools in NV

Lemmon Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Washoe County · Reno, NV

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

255 W Patrician Drive, Reno, NV 89506

  • Math 23% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.3% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.3% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$10,870
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

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

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Lemmon Valley 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$86,557

Median home value

$377,500

Median rent

$1,733/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Desert Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–62.4 mi507Compare →
Sierra Nevada Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.2K–82.4 mi260Compare →
Alice Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–52.7 mi532Compare →
Stead ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–52.7 mi674Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Washoe County

Schools in district
115
Rank in district
#88 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

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

About Lemmon Valley Elementary

Lemmon Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 642 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lemmon Valley Elementary

What grades does Lemmon Valley Elementary serve?

Lemmon Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lemmon Valley Elementary?

Lemmon Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Valley Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lemmon Valley Elementary rank in NV?

Lemmon Valley Elementary ranks #551 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Lemmon Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lemmon Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Lemmon Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lemmon Valley Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lemmon Valley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lemmon Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lemmon Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lemmon Valley Elementary?

100.0% of students at Lemmon Valley 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
642
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 89506)
45,349
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
36.1
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 89506; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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