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Elmcrest Elementary

Summary:

Elmcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 319 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmcrest Elementary has consistently ranked in the lower half of Nevada elementary schools, with a ranking between 208 and 307 out of 377-384 schools in recent years. The school's performance on SBAC assessments is below the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Elmcrest's proficiency rates were 29% in mathematics and 38.6% in reading, compared to the Washoe County averages of 33.9% and 41.1%, respectively. Additionally, Elmcrest Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Hunter Lake Elementary (38.89%) and Roy Gomm Elementary (11.28%).

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Elmcrest Elementary, ranging from $12,248 to $13,794 in recent years, the school's academic performance remains below the district and state averages. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and that the effective allocation and utilization of resources may be an important factor in improving student outcomes. Elmcrest Elementary's academic performance is notably lower than many of the nearby schools, such as Mount Rose K-8 Academy of Languages and Roy Gomm Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 25-30% of Nevada elementary schools and have significantly higher proficiency rates on SBAC assessments.


Detail:

Public K-5

 855 McDonald Dr
       Reno, NV  89503

(775) 746-5850

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,794 Help


Students who attend Elmcrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Archie Clayton Pre-A.P. Academy
High:    Procter R. Hug High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.3%
White:
37.0%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Elmcrest Elementary ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 40th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.3%), White (37%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmcrest Elementary is 13.9, which is the 6th best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmcrest Elementary is $13,794, which is the 9th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elmcrest Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmcrest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elmcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.73 125th 246 49.2%
2008 44.57 153rd 294 48.0%
2009 54.97 114th 292 61.0%
2010 32.48 198th 300 34.0%
2011 34.22 208th 318 34.6%
2012 31.75 225th 328 31.4%
2013 20.14 282nd 330 14.5%
2014 36.49 224th 332 32.5%
2016 45.50 182nd 347 47.6%
2017 31.79 230th 351 34.5%
2018 31.47 229th 341 32.8%
2019 35.69 241st 388 37.9%
2021 28.99 213th 324 34.3%
2022 26.72 258th 380 32.1%
2023 18.89 307th 384 20.1%
2024 37.61 208th 377 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.87 223rd 321 30.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Elmcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.93 198th 330 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Elmcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 260th 332 21.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elmcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 211th 308 31.5%
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Rank History for White students at Elmcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.18 201st 247 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Open Quote I went to this school, and it is better than these charts make it out to be. The teachers I knew (most are gone now) were fantastic, and there are still a couple at the school. It is a fantastic elementary school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elmcrest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 390 12 23 24 11 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 406 4 19 43 12 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 411 11 16 64 11 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 428 16 23 68 13 n/a n/a 0 548
1993 443 13 22 77 14 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 447 6 20 75 10 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 442 8 24 79 14 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 442 8 24 79 14 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 409 4 19 79 9 n/a n/a 0 520
1998 372 5 22 88 10 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 377 15 21 85 3 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 375 14 31 101 11 n/a n/a 0 532
2001 359 22 34 121 7 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 308 23 27 156 13 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 308 23 27 156 13 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 295 31 42 165 14 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 478 478
2006 227 25 42 175 14 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 205 26 46 154 11 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 185 28 41 153 13 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 185 34 37 141 3 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 179 33 38 149 6 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 144 20 21 154 14 8 20 0 381
2012 130 12 23 165 8 6 21 0 365
2013 138 6 25 164 5 8 20 0 366
2014 141 17 19 173 4 4 23 0 381
2015 135 6 12 157 7 8 32 0 357
2016 149 8 12 158 0 11 42 0 380
2017 155 16 10 181 4 12 41 0 419
2018 150 29 14 171 1 9 40 0 414
2019 140 20 12 154 3 10 37 0 376
2020 123 15 10 135 3 7 28 0 321
2021 109 16 8 153 6 6 26 0 324
2022 108 14 8 145 2 8 29 0 314
2023 118 12 9 151 3 4 22 0 319

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elmcrest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 460 23.0 20.0 13.3
1990 484 23.0 21.0 13.8
1991 513 24.0 21.3 16
1992 548 27.0 20.2 20.8
1993 569 29.0 19.6 19.7
1994 558 32.0 17.4 23.7
1995 567 29.0 19.6 24.7
1996 567 29.0 19.6 24.7
1997 520 30.0 17.3 20
1998 497 26.5 18.8 27.4
1999 501 27.0 18.6 34.9
2000 532 28.0 19.0 31.4
2001 543 28.0 19.4 38.3
2002 527 26.0 20.3 41.2
2003 527 26.0 20.3 41.2
2004 547 27.1 20.2 46.6
2005 478 n/a n/a n/a
2006 483 27.0 17.9 n/a
2007 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
2008 420 25.5 16.5 57.1
2009 400 22.5 17.8 63.3
2010 405 23.1 17.5 69.4
2011 381 22.0 17.3 73.2
2012 365 21.0 17.3 70.7
2013 366 20.0 18.3 69.7
2014 381 23.5 16.2 69.6
2015 357 23.0 15.5 68.3
2016 380 19.0 20.0 71.3
2017 419 23.6 17.7 68
2018 414 23.8 17.3 62.8
2019 376 25.0 15.0 67.6
2020 321 26.0 12.3 100
2021 324 26.0 12.4 100
2022 314 n/a n/a 100
2023 319 22.8 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elmcrest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 460 23.0 20.0 13.3
1990 484 23.0 21.0 13.8
1991 513 24.0 21.3 16
1992 548 27.0 20.2 20.8
1993 569 29.0 19.6 19.7
1994 558 32.0 17.4 23.7
1995 567 29.0 19.6 24.7
1996 567 29.0 19.6 24.7
1997 520 30.0 17.3 20
1998 497 26.5 18.8 27.4
1999 501 27.0 18.6 34.9
2000 532 28.0 19.0 31.4
2001 543 28.0 19.4 38.3
2002 527 26.0 20.3 41.2
2003 527 26.0 20.3 41.2
2004 547 27.1 20.2 46.6
2005 478 n/a n/a n/a
2006 483 27.0 17.9 n/a
2007 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
2008 420 25.5 16.5 57.1
2009 400 22.5 17.8 63.3
2010 405 23.1 17.5 69.4
2011 381 22.0 17.3 73.2
2012 365 21.0 17.3 70.7
2013 366 20.0 18.3 69.7
2014 381 23.5 16.2 69.6
2015 357 23.0 15.5 68.3
2016 380 19.0 20.0 71.3
2017 419 23.6 17.7 68
2018 414 23.8 17.3 62.8
2019 376 25.0 15.0 67.6
2020 321 26.0 12.3 100
2021 324 26.0 12.4 100
2022 314 n/a n/a 100
2023 319 22.8 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmcrest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,314 (11.3%) $10,290 (88.7%) $11,604
2020 $1,288 (10.2%) $11,366 (89.8%) $12,654
2021 $2,022 (16.5%) $10,226 (83.5%) $12,248
2022 $2,246 (16.3%) $11,548 (83.7%) $13,794

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmcrest Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 307th of 384 Elementary schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmcrest Elementary)54.226
 28.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Elmcrest Elementary)39.630
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmcrest Elementary)33.326.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Elmcrest Elementary)33.324.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Reading (Elmcrest Elementary)34.822
 12.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Elmcrest Elementary)8.720.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.724
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.620
 4.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Elmcrest Elementary)40.120.8
 19.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Elmcrest Elementary)38.425.5
 12.9%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Elmcrest Elementary)8.720.4
 11.7%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.431.4
 5%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.527.2
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students376319
 15.2%
African American2012
 40%
American Indian33
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic154151
 1.9%
Pacific Islander104
 60%
White140118
 15.7%
Two or More Races3722
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%100%
 32.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmcrest Elementary

Elmcrest Elementary ranks 208th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Elmcrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Archie Clayton Pre-A.P. Academy
High : Procter R. Hug High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Elmcrest Elementary.

Students at Elmcrest Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 37% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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