Jessie Beck Elementary

Summary:

Jessie Beck Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 473 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Jessie Beck Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20-30 elementary schools in Nevada, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics and Reading for all grades are significantly higher than the Washoe County and Nevada state averages, often exceeding 60-70% proficiency. Jessie Beck's 3rd and 4th-grade students consistently outperform their peers in the district and state, with proficiency rates in the 70-80% range. The school's 5th-grade students also perform well, with proficiency rates in the 50-60% range, still higher than the district and state. Jessie Beck's science proficiency rates for 5th-grade students are also notably higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Veterans Memorial S.T.E.M. Academy, Echo Loder Elementary, and Anderson Elementary, Jessie Beck Elementary clearly outperforms them in academic metrics, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and relatively lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that Jessie Beck Elementary may have effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community that contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1900 Sharon Way
       Reno, NV  89509


(775) 689-2520

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,472 Help


Students who attend Jessie Beck Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Darrel Swope Middle School
High:    Reno High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.0%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jessie Beck Elementary ranks better than 94.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 5th 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 91.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63%), Hispanic (24.1%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jessie Beck Elementary is 18.9. 53 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jessie Beck Elementary is $8,472. 64 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jessie Beck 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 Jessie Beck Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jessie Beck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 98.15 3rd 246 98.8%
2008 88.58 21st 294 92.9%
2009 76.63 45th 292 84.6%
2010 95.98 4th 300 98.7%
2011 87.90 26th 318 91.8%
2012 85.18 28th 328 91.5%
2013 89.67 24th 330 92.7%
2014 88.99 29th 332 91.3%
2016 90.84 28th 347 91.9%
2017 86.28 42nd 351 88.0%
2018 91.43 28th 341 91.8%
2019 88.54 36th 388 90.7%
2021 93.00 17th 324 94.8%
2022 93.84 19th 380 95.0%
2023 95.57 11th 384 97.1%
2024 91.60 22nd 377 94.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jessie Beck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.48 61st 227 73.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jessie Beck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.40 107th 321 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jessie Beck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.80 34th 330 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jessie Beck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.64 22nd 332 93.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jessie Beck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.66 70th 308 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jessie Beck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.72 20th 247 91.9%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 5, 2011

Open Quote A great school, with wonderful teachers. There is also terrific parental support. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Open Quote School is OK, district and philosophy of teaching are pretty bad. I am reminded, often, that the county is more concerned with test scores and getting funding, than inspiring children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Open Quote Overall excellent school. The facilities are a bit run-down but the teachers, and staff are dedicated and the education is top-notch. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jessie Beck Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 506 4 32 21 4 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 535 3 30 26 4 n/a n/a 0 598
1990 537 2 28 36 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 381 5 12 28 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 412 8 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 399 7 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 422 1 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 428 0 13 11 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 428 0 13 11 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 457 1 12 7 6 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 447 6 19 33 7 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 446 9 23 23 6 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 420 9 24 25 5 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 434 9 29 42 3 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 403 16 24 66 6 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 403 16 24 66 6 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 377 13 16 63 4 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 471 471
2006 342 12 23 60 4 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 379 20 17 115 5 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 340 12 25 124 11 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 348 13 19 136 6 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 377 16 30 128 7 n/a n/a 0 558
2011 375 4 19 136 9 1 16 0 560
2012 378 4 17 117 6 0 15 0 537
2013 411 2 11 121 7 0 18 0 570
2014 385 3 9 128 3 0 29 0 557
2015 384 3 14 136 1 2 30 0 570
2016 371 4 12 123 3 0 32 0 545
2017 387 5 17 128 5 2 40 0 584
2018 386 7 17 125 5 1 41 0 582
2019 378 12 15 129 2 3 33 0 572
2020 364 12 19 128 2 3 45 0 573
2021 322 15 15 125 3 1 47 0 528
2022 365 10 16 135 1 2 43 0 572
2023 298 5 10 114 0 1 45 0 473

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 Jessie Beck Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 25.0 22.6 n/a
1989 598 25.0 23.9 4.5
1990 605 27.0 22.4 n/a
1991 426 21.0 20.2 4.5
1992 433 21.0 20.6 2.5
1993 428 22.0 19.5 2.6
1994 450 22.0 20.5 3.3
1995 454 21.5 21.1 5.1
1996 454 21.5 21.1 5.1
1997 483 21.8 22.2 2.3
1998 512 24.5 20.9 10.9
1999 507 24.0 21.1 11.6
2000 483 24.0 20.1 9.1
2001 517 26.5 19.5 11.2
2002 515 23.0 22.4 14.8
2003 515 23.0 22.4 14.8
2004 473 25.5 18.5 18
2005 471 n/a n/a n/a
2006 441 22.0 20.0 n/a
2007 536 26.0 20.6 n/a
2008 512 25.5 20.1 27
2009 522 26.5 19.7 29.7
2010 558 27.0 20.6 28
2011 560 27.0 20.7 27.1
2012 537 27.0 19.8 22.9
2013 570 26.0 21.9 21.8
2014 557 28.0 19.8 25
2015 570 28.0 20.3 23.9
2016 545 28.0 19.4 25.1
2017 584 31.0 18.8 23.3
2018 582 30.0 19.4 23.9
2019 572 29.0 19.7 26.6
2020 573 30.0 19.1 27.6
2021 528 29.0 18.2 25.9
2022 572 n/a n/a 22.7
2023 473 25.0 18.9 24.5

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 Jessie Beck Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 25.0 22.6 n/a
1989 598 25.0 23.9 4.5
1990 605 27.0 22.4 n/a
1991 426 21.0 20.2 4.5
1992 433 21.0 20.6 2.5
1993 428 22.0 19.5 2.6
1994 450 22.0 20.5 3.3
1995 454 21.5 21.1 5.1
1996 454 21.5 21.1 5.1
1997 483 21.8 22.2 2.3
1998 512 24.5 20.9 10.9
1999 507 24.0 21.1 11.6
2000 483 24.0 20.1 9.1
2001 517 26.5 19.5 11.2
2002 515 23.0 22.4 14.8
2003 515 23.0 22.4 14.8
2004 473 25.5 18.5 18
2005 471 n/a n/a n/a
2006 441 22.0 20.0 n/a
2007 536 26.0 20.6 n/a
2008 512 25.5 20.1 27
2009 522 26.5 19.7 29.7
2010 558 27.0 20.6 28
2011 560 27.0 20.7 27.1
2012 537 27.0 19.8 22.9
2013 570 26.0 21.9 21.8
2014 557 28.0 19.8 25
2015 570 28.0 20.3 23.9
2016 545 28.0 19.4 25.1
2017 584 31.0 18.8 23.3
2018 582 30.0 19.4 23.9
2019 572 29.0 19.7 26.6
2020 573 30.0 19.1 27.6
2021 528 29.0 18.2 25.9
2022 572 n/a n/a 22.7
2023 473 25.0 18.9 24.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jessie Beck Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $80 (1.0%) $7,621 (99.0%) $7,700
2020 $87 (1.1%) $7,881 (98.9%) $7,968
2021 $392 (4.8%) $7,849 (95.2%) $8,241
2022 $567 (6.7%) $7,905 (93.3%) $8,472

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jessie Beck Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 11th of 384 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jessie Beck Elementary)63.369.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Jessie Beck Elementary)69.665.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jessie Beck Elementary)7064.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Jessie Beck Elementary)71.468.8
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jessie Beck Elementary)62.567.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Jessie Beck Elementary)66.279.1
 12.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Jessie Beck Elementary)40.354.7
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jessie Beck Elementary)58.853.7
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)41.729
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.226.3
 7.9%
6th Grade Reading (Jessie Beck Elementary)70.668.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.141.3
 9.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.840.9
 4.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Jessie Beck Elementary)63.767.1
 3.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Jessie Beck Elementary)69.471.4
 2%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Jessie Beck Elementary)40.354.7
 14.4%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572473
 17.3%
African American125
 58.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1510
 33.3%
Hispanic129114
 11.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White378298
 21.2%
Two or More Races3345
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%24.5%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jessie Beck Elementary

Students at Jessie Beck Elementary are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes. Jessie Beck Elementary ranks in the top 5.8% of Nevada elementary schools.

Students who attend Jessie Beck Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Darrel Swope Middle School
High : Reno High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Jessie Beck Elementary.


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