Mamie Towles Elementary

Summary:

Mamie Towles Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 322 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.

Mamie Towles Elementary consistently outperforms the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 43.8% of Mamie Towles students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 33.9% for Washoe County and 32.6% for Nevada. In the same year, 54.6% of Mamie Towles students were proficient or better in SBAC Reading, compared to 41.1% for Washoe County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school's performance has been strong over the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 49th to 111th out of 377-384 Nevada elementary schools.

Mamie Towles has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 33.84% to 36.96% over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as Sarah Winnemucca Elementary and Hunter Lake Elementary, which have higher percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients. Additionally, Mamie Towles has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools, ranging from $9,035 to $11,916 over the past four school years, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2800 Kings Row
       Reno, NV  89503


(775) 746-5820

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,916 Help


Students who attend Mamie Towles Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Billinghurst Middle School
High:    Robert McQueen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
30.0%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Compare Details Mamie Towles Elementary ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 23rd 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 65.47. (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: White (55.4%), Hispanic (30%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mamie Towles Elementary is 15.5, which is the 12th 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 Mamie Towles Elementary is $11,916, which is the 21st highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mamie Towles 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 Mamie Towles Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mamie Towles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.86 46th 246 81.3%
2008 74.86 57th 294 80.6%
2009 60.13 92nd 292 68.5%
2010 64.94 81st 300 73.0%
2011 80.73 43rd 318 86.5%
2012 76.46 52nd 328 84.1%
2013 69.75 107th 330 67.6%
2014 72.78 93rd 332 72.0%
2016 84.11 48th 347 86.2%
2017 77.02 74th 351 78.9%
2018 72.27 78th 341 77.1%
2019 73.97 81st 388 79.1%
2021 69.46 73rd 324 77.5%
2022 85.39 49th 380 87.1%
2023 79.70 61st 384 84.1%
2024 65.47 111th 377 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mamie Towles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.32 159th 227 30.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mamie Towles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.77 84th 321 73.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mamie Towles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.59 107th 330 67.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mamie Towles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.69 67th 332 79.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mamie Towles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.32 40th 308 87.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mamie Towles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.98 127th 247 48.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Mamie Towles Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 2 35 48 7 n/a n/a 0 512
1989 407 5 21 62 5 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 412 6 21 62 4 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 412 10 26 49 8 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 388 11 25 21 8 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 358 16 26 21 5 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 369 12 28 28 8 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 380 14 30 33 4 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 380 14 30 33 4 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 377 9 30 41 4 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 368 8 44 39 5 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 374 10 42 36 4 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 372 12 45 54 7 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 372 16 49 53 5 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 317 23 51 56 9 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 317 23 51 56 9 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 278 21 43 63 10 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
2006 274 19 45 78 11 n/a n/a 0 427
2007 251 22 37 71 12 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 234 23 30 67 9 n/a n/a 0 363
2009 228 19 29 77 6 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 216 15 29 74 13 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 221 13 30 104 1 6 17 0 392
2012 213 10 30 111 3 7 22 0 396
2013 230 8 32 109 3 6 26 0 414
2014 204 6 27 111 1 9 29 0 387
2015 185 5 24 107 2 8 22 0 353
2016 191 5 18 99 0 3 27 0 343
2017 176 9 21 85 0 4 35 0 330
2018 179 10 13 83 1 6 34 0 326
2019 193 8 8 97 1 5 38 0 350
2020 151 9 21 83 0 8 28 0 300
2021 153 9 19 82 2 7 33 0 305
2022 155 9 18 106 2 5 33 0 328
2023 163 7 18 105 1 1 27 0 322
2024 170 3 15 92 2 3 22 0 307

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mamie Towles Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 25.0 20.4 n/a
1989 500 26.0 19.2 8.8
1990 505 23.0 21.9 5
1991 505 25.0 20.2 9.7
1992 453 24.0 18.8 5.7
1993 426 23.0 18.5 8.2
1994 445 23.0 19.3 14.6
1995 461 24.0 19.2 20.8
1996 461 24.0 19.2 20.8
1997 461 26.5 17.4 11.9
1998 464 23.8 19.5 19.8
1999 466 24.8 18.8 18.9
2000 490 25.8 19.0 21.8
2001 495 25.8 19.2 16.6
2002 456 25.0 18.2 19.1
2003 456 25.0 18.2 19.1
2004 415 23.0 18.0 21.4
2005 434 n/a n/a n/a
2006 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
2007 393 20.0 19.7 n/a
2008 363 20.0 18.2 29.5
2009 359 18.0 19.9 32
2010 347 20.5 16.9 30.3
2011 392 20.0 19.6 43.4
2012 396 20.0 19.8 45.7
2013 414 21.0 19.7 44.9
2014 387 22.5 17.2 50.4
2015 353 21.0 16.8 44.5
2016 343 22.0 15.5 47.5
2017 330 19.0 17.3 52.4
2018 326 19.0 17.1 43.3
2019 350 22.0 15.9 50.3
2020 300 21.0 14.2 45
2021 305 20.0 15.2 34.4
2022 328 n/a n/a 33.8
2023 322 20.6 15.6 37
2024 307 19.8 15.5 30.6

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 Mamie Towles Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 25.0 20.4 n/a
1989 500 26.0 19.2 8.8
1990 505 23.0 21.9 5
1991 505 25.0 20.2 9.7
1992 453 24.0 18.8 5.7
1993 426 23.0 18.5 8.2
1994 445 23.0 19.3 14.6
1995 461 24.0 19.2 20.8
1996 461 24.0 19.2 20.8
1997 461 26.5 17.4 11.9
1998 464 23.8 19.5 19.8
1999 466 24.8 18.8 18.9
2000 490 25.8 19.0 21.8
2001 495 25.8 19.2 16.6
2002 456 25.0 18.2 19.1
2003 456 25.0 18.2 19.1
2004 415 23.0 18.0 21.4
2005 434 n/a n/a n/a
2006 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
2007 393 20.0 19.7 n/a
2008 363 20.0 18.2 29.5
2009 359 18.0 19.9 32
2010 347 20.5 16.9 30.3
2011 392 20.0 19.6 43.4
2012 396 20.0 19.8 45.7
2013 414 21.0 19.7 44.9
2014 387 22.5 17.2 50.4
2015 353 21.0 16.8 44.5
2016 343 22.0 15.5 47.5
2017 330 19.0 17.3 52.4
2018 326 19.0 17.1 43.3
2019 350 22.0 15.9 50.3
2020 300 21.0 14.2 45
2021 305 20.0 15.2 34.4
2022 328 n/a n/a 33.8
2023 322 20.6 15.6 37
2024 307 19.8 15.5 30.6

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 Mamie Towles Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $335 (3.7%) $8,700 (96.3%) $9,035
2020 $190 (1.8%) $10,210 (98.2%) $10,400
2021 $676 (6.5%) $9,673 (93.5%) $10,349
2022 $979 (8.2%) $10,937 (91.8%) $11,916

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mamie Towles Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 384 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mamie Towles Elementary)70.552.6
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Mamie Towles Elementary)57.850.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mamie Towles Elementary)66.736.4
 30.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Mamie Towles Elementary)66.759.1
 7.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mamie Towles Elementary)36.553.7
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mamie Towles Elementary)59.674.1
 14.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Mamie Towles Elementary)36.546.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mamie Towles Elementary)53.248.4
 4.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Mamie Towles Elementary)59.461.3
 1.9%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Mamie Towles Elementary)36.546.3
 9.8%
   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 Students350322
 8%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian11
Asian818
 125%
Hispanic97105
 8.2%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White193163
 15.5%
Two or More Races3827
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.3%37%
 13.3%


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Students who attend Mamie Towles Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Billinghurst Middle School
High : Robert McQueen High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Mamie Towles Elementary.

Mamie Towles Elementary ranks 111th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mamie Towles Elementary are 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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