Below Average
#577 of 691 schools in NV
Stead Elementary
Elementary School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10580 Stead Blvd, Reno, NV 89506
- Math 24% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stead Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below 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 9 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stead 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Sierra Nevada Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Desert Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Alice Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 532 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #91 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
Stead Elementary is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stead Elementary
Stead Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 674 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stead Elementary
What grades does Stead Elementary serve?
Stead Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stead Elementary?
Stead Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stead Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stead Elementary rank in NV?
Stead Elementary ranks #577 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Stead Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stead Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Stead Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stead Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stead Elementary a charter school?
No, Stead Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stead Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stead Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stead Elementary?
100.0% of students at Stead 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
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (775) 677-5480
- 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
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