Huffaker Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 320 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Huffaker Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both Mathematics and Reading proficiency.
Huffaker Elementary's Mathematics proficiency for all grades was 44.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 33.9% for Washoe County and 32.6% for Nevada. In Reading, Huffaker Elementary's proficiency was 52%, compared to 41.1% for Washoe County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school has a diverse student population, with 25.31% Hispanic and 3.44% African American students, and a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 30%.
While Huffaker Elementary's overall performance is strong, nearby schools like Jessie Beck Elementary and Caughlin Ranch Elementary have even higher academic performance and rankings. This suggests that Huffaker Elementary is performing well, but there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools to further enhance student outcomes.
Washoe County
Students who attend Huffaker Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Edward L. Pine Middle SchoolHigh : Galena High School
In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Huffaker Elementary.
Students at Huffaker Elementary are 57% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Huffaker Elementary ranks 114th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.