Lena Juniper Elementary

Summary:

Lena Juniper Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 407 students in grades K-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.

Lena Juniper Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic (47.17%) and White (42.01%) representation. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 3-star rating in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, Lena Juniper generally performs better than Agnes Risley Elementary and Lincoln Park Elementary, which have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Nevada elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, Lena Juniper's proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics (35.2%) and Reading (42.5%) are higher than the Washoe County and Nevada state averages, with 5th-grade students outperforming the district and state in both subjects.

Lena Juniper Elementary has seen fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 33.74% in 2021-2022 to 45.63% in 2020-2021. Compared to nearby schools, Lena Juniper has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients than Greenbrae Elementary and Agnes Risley Elementary, both of which have 100% free and reduced lunch rates. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $8,402 in 2018-2019 to $10,550 in 2021-2022, which is generally in line with the other schools in the Washoe County School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 225 Queen Way
       Sparks, NV  89431


(775) 353-5540

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,550 Help


Students who attend Lena Juniper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lou Mendive Middle School
High:    Edward C. Reed High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.6%
White:
39.5%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Compare Details Lena Juniper Elementary ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 36th 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 44.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.6%), White (39.5%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lena Juniper Elementary is 17, which is the 20th 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 Lena Juniper Elementary is $10,550. 38 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lena Juniper 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 Lena Juniper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.53 126th 246 48.8%
2008 58.53 111th 294 62.2%
2009 57.55 105th 292 64.0%
2010 60.18 101st 300 66.3%
2011 78.69 48th 318 84.9%
2012 73.67 65th 328 80.2%
2013 63.46 121st 330 63.3%
2014 53.60 157th 332 52.7%
2016 48.48 170th 347 51.0%
2017 49.31 170th 351 51.6%
2018 65.91 103rd 341 69.8%
2019 47.99 191st 388 50.8%
2021 41.67 159th 324 50.9%
2022 67.54 94th 380 75.3%
2023 45.82 176th 384 54.2%
2024 44.44 180th 377 52.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.14 36th 213 83.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.05 113th 227 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.86 89th 321 72.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 140th 330 57.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.32 71st 332 78.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.05 81st 308 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lena Juniper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.12 122nd 247 50.6%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Open Quote Great teachers, staff, and faculty. Especially liked 6th Grade teacher Eric Sanderson. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lena Juniper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 4 9 22 8 n/a n/a 5 506
1989 471 7 11 29 4 n/a n/a 0 522
1990 489 3 9 24 8 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 464 9 9 26 8 n/a n/a 0 516
1992 443 13 10 30 7 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 425 10 4 29 4 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 436 6 6 32 7 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 438 18 10 25 5 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 438 18 10 25 5 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 444 14 22 38 7 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 427 18 24 42 5 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 416 13 22 50 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 385 11 25 56 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 384 13 26 88 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 348 11 25 103 8 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 348 11 25 103 8 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 320 12 20 121 12 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 474 474
2006 280 16 22 115 16 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 284 14 19 128 19 n/a n/a 0 464
2008 325 29 28 140 20 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 322 35 27 148 15 n/a n/a 0 547
2010 291 36 26 154 8 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 273 26 12 167 6 4 32 0 520
2012 215 17 15 182 6 6 42 0 483
2013 215 16 13 185 5 7 35 0 476
2014 211 13 14 182 4 8 38 0 470
2015 203 8 12 182 6 11 42 0 464
2016 209 11 9 198 6 13 38 0 484
2017 227 11 10 219 5 6 42 0 520
2018 233 15 14 243 4 5 36 0 550
2019 241 14 18 234 2 6 33 0 548
2020 189 10 15 197 4 9 27 0 451
2021 159 9 8 200 5 6 25 0 412
2022 171 6 8 194 1 10 22 0 412
2023 171 4 8 192 2 10 20 0 407
2024 148 5 4 186 3 5 24 0 375

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 Lena Juniper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 23.0 22.0 n/a
1989 522 22.0 23.7 3.6
1990 533 21.0 25.3 4.5
1991 516 22.0 23.4 4.5
1992 503 25.0 20.1 6
1993 472 23.0 20.5 8.9
1994 487 22.0 22.1 8.8
1995 496 22.5 22.0 15.5
1996 496 22.5 22.0 15.5
1997 525 24.0 21.9 8
1998 516 27.5 18.8 14.7
1999 506 26.5 19.1 18.2
2000 481 27.0 17.8 19.1
2001 513 25.5 20.1 23.2
2002 495 26.0 19.0 30.7
2003 495 26.0 19.0 30.7
2004 485 27.5 17.6 30.5
2005 474 n/a n/a n/a
2006 449 25.0 18.0 n/a
2007 464 25.0 18.6 n/a
2008 542 28.0 19.4 35.4
2009 547 30.5 17.9 34.4
2010 515 31.5 16.3 43.7
2011 520 29.0 17.9 46.2
2012 483 26.0 18.5 47.4
2013 476 25.0 19.0 47.7
2014 470 26.0 18.0 54.5
2015 464 25.0 18.5 53.7
2016 484 27.0 17.9 55.6
2017 520 30.0 17.3 59.6
2018 550 29.5 18.6 45.3
2019 548 31.0 17.6 52.9
2020 451 27.0 16.7 56.5
2021 412 27.0 15.2 45.6
2022 412 n/a n/a 33.7
2023 407 24.1 16.8 40.8
2024 375 22.0 17.0 33.1

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 Lena Juniper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 23.0 22.0 n/a
1989 522 22.0 23.7 3.6
1990 533 21.0 25.3 4.5
1991 516 22.0 23.4 4.5
1992 503 25.0 20.1 6
1993 472 23.0 20.5 8.9
1994 487 22.0 22.1 8.8
1995 496 22.5 22.0 15.5
1996 496 22.5 22.0 15.5
1997 525 24.0 21.9 8
1998 516 27.5 18.8 14.7
1999 506 26.5 19.1 18.2
2000 481 27.0 17.8 19.1
2001 513 25.5 20.1 23.2
2002 495 26.0 19.0 30.7
2003 495 26.0 19.0 30.7
2004 485 27.5 17.6 30.5
2005 474 n/a n/a n/a
2006 449 25.0 18.0 n/a
2007 464 25.0 18.6 n/a
2008 542 28.0 19.4 35.4
2009 547 30.5 17.9 34.4
2010 515 31.5 16.3 43.7
2011 520 29.0 17.9 46.2
2012 483 26.0 18.5 47.4
2013 476 25.0 19.0 47.7
2014 470 26.0 18.0 54.5
2015 464 25.0 18.5 53.7
2016 484 27.0 17.9 55.6
2017 520 30.0 17.3 59.6
2018 550 29.5 18.6 45.3
2019 548 31.0 17.6 52.9
2020 451 27.0 16.7 56.5
2021 412 27.0 15.2 45.6
2022 412 n/a n/a 33.7
2023 407 24.1 16.8 40.8
2024 375 22.0 17.0 33.1

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 Lena Juniper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $295 (3.5%) $8,108 (96.5%) $8,402
2020 $379 (4.3%) $8,423 (95.7%) $8,801
2021 $711 (7.3%) $9,013 (92.7%) $9,723
2022 $949 (9.0%) $9,602 (91.0%) $10,550

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lena Juniper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 176th of 384 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lena Juniper Elementary)39.734.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Lena Juniper Elementary)41.128.4
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lena Juniper Elementary)27.849.1
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Lena Juniper Elementary)50.950.9
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lena Juniper Elementary)40.525.3
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Lena Juniper Elementary)47.645.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Lena Juniper Elementary)40.934.8
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Lena Juniper Elementary)49.841.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students548407
 25.7%
African American144
 71.4%
American Indian22
Asian188
 55.6%
Hispanic234192
 17.9%
Pacific Islander610
 66.7%
White241171
 29%
Two or More Races3320
 39.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%40.8%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lena Juniper Elementary

Lena Juniper Elementary ranks 180th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Lena Juniper Elementary.

Students at Lena Juniper Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 39% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Lena Juniper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lou Mendive Middle School
High : Edward C. Reed High School


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