Excellent
#56 of 691 schools in NV
Top 8% in state
Verdi Elementary
Elementary School · Washoe County · Verdi, NV
A Washoe County elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 309, Verdi, NV 89439
- Math 71% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Verdi Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
11.6%
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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Where Verdi 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low227/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,068
Median home value
$762,800
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Washoe County
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caughlin Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
| Mount Rose K-8 Academy of LanguagesEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
| Nick Poulakidas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 522 | Compare → |
| Rollan Melton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 503 | 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
- #13 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
Verdi Elementary is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Verdi Elementary
Verdi Elementary is a public elementary school in Verdi, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verdi Elementary
What grades does Verdi Elementary serve?
Verdi Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Verdi Elementary?
Verdi Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdi Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Verdi Elementary rank in NV?
Verdi Elementary ranks #56 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Verdi Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Verdi 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 Verdi Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Verdi Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Verdi Elementary a charter school?
No, Verdi Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verdi Elementary a Title I school?
No, Verdi Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verdi Elementary?
11.6% of students at Verdi 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
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (775) 345-8100
- Area population (ZIP 89439)
- 2,071
- Area median age
- 50
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 89439; 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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