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#306 of 691 schools in NV
Top 44% in state
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
Elementary School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1349 BACKER WY, Reno, NV 89523
- Math 40% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
41.8%
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 Sarah Winnemucca 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$97,384
Median home value
$569,300
Median rent
$1,759/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89523; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caughlin PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| George Westergard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Riverview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Grace Warner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
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
- #50 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
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
What grades does Sarah Winnemucca Elementary serve?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarah Winnemucca Elementary rank in NV?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary ranks #306 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Sarah Winnemucca Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sarah Winnemucca Elementary a charter school?
No, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarah Winnemucca Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
41.8% of students at Sarah Winnemucca 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
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (775) 746-5810
- Area population (ZIP 89523)
- 37,167
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 89523; 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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