Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

Summary:

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 467 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nevada, with students significantly outperforming the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.5% of Elizabeth Lenz students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 33.9% for Washoe County and 32.6% for Nevada. The school has maintained this high level of academic performance for the past 10 years, earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy and Donner Springs Elementary, Elizabeth Lenz stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates across all subjects. These nearby schools have lower academic performance and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their free and reduced lunch rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2500 Homeland Drive
       Reno, NV  89511


(775) 851-5620

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,195 Help


Students who attend Elizabeth Lenz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edward L. Pine Middle School
High:    Galena High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Asian:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elizabeth Lenz Elementary ranks better than 85.4% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 12th 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 82.26. (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 (71.9%), Hispanic (13.2%), Asian (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary is 17.9, which is the 34th best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Elizabeth Lenz Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary is $9,195. 62 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elizabeth Lenz 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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 98.57 1st 246 99.6%
2008 98.24 1st 294 99.7%
2009 97.24 2nd 292 99.3%
2010 98.93 1st 300 99.7%
2011 97.82 2nd 318 99.4%
2012 94.34 8th 328 97.6%
2013 94.47 8th 330 97.6%
2014 96.42 4th 332 98.8%
2016 97.19 5th 347 98.6%
2017 96.82 9th 351 97.4%
2018 92.16 25th 341 92.7%
2019 87.53 41st 388 89.4%
2021 89.81 24th 324 92.6%
2022 88.01 42nd 380 88.9%
2023 84.73 47th 384 87.8%
2024 82.26 55th 377 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.93 20th 330 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.90 28th 332 91.6%
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Rank History for White students at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.29 37th 247 85.0%
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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 parent
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Open Quote I love this community school. It is always welcoming for parents to volunteer and has been a great experience for my daughter since attending. I feel so lucky to have this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 1, 2012

Open Quote Small classrooms are too crowded. Principal will not meet with unhappy parents Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 6 6 11 9 n/a n/a 0 472
1989 514 9 6 16 8 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 513 8 6 11 10 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 487 3 8 9 8 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 486 3 6 10 9 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 491 3 7 12 6 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 533 2 8 15 5 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 526 3 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1996 526 3 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1997 484 2 9 4 3 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 339 3 14 11 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 371 6 22 14 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 401 5 21 19 6 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 442 3 26 17 5 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 369 2 18 8 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 369 2 18 8 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 371 2 21 13 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 453 453
2006 434 3 28 15 3 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 455 3 28 20 5 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 497 6 30 20 6 n/a n/a 0 559
2009 522 10 36 29 10 n/a n/a 0 607
2010 502 12 36 25 9 n/a n/a 0 584
2011 466 2 28 35 2 0 35 0 568
2012 456 2 25 43 1 0 32 0 559
2013 430 3 19 52 1 1 29 0 535
2014 415 3 20 50 0 0 32 0 520
2015 400 2 24 46 0 2 28 0 502
2016 358 1 27 50 0 3 23 0 462
2017 363 1 31 47 0 3 24 0 469
2018 361 4 24 56 1 3 26 0 475
2019 352 3 30 51 2 3 26 0 467
2020 415 7 32 56 1 3 26 0 540
2021 334 3 29 43 2 1 18 0 430
2022 373 4 34 62 2 0 27 0 502
2023 344 8 24 63 2 2 24 0 467
2024 284 3 33 52 2 1 20 0 395

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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 21.0 22.4 n/a
1989 553 25.0 22.1 n/a
1990 548 26.0 21.0 1.8
1991 515 27.0 19.0 1.7
1992 514 27.0 19.0 2.3
1993 519 28.0 18.5 3.5
1994 563 31.0 18.2 4.1
1995 545 25.5 21.4 5.1
1996 545 25.5 21.4 5.1
1997 502 25.5 19.7 4.8
1998 370 19.0 19.5 8.1
1999 416 21.5 19.3 7
2000 452 23.0 19.7 6.2
2001 493 25.5 19.3 6.3
2002 399 19.0 21.0 4.8
2003 399 19.0 21.0 4.8
2004 410 19.5 21.0 4.6
2005 453 n/a n/a n/a
2006 483 23.0 21.0 n/a
2007 511 24.0 21.3 n/a
2008 559 25.5 21.9 2
2009 607 29.0 20.9 1.3
2010 584 28.5 20.4 2.4
2011 568 27.5 20.6 1.6
2012 559 26.5 21.0 3.6
2013 535 25.0 21.4 4.7
2014 520 25.0 20.8 5.8
2015 502 24.0 20.9 6.6
2016 462 24.0 19.2 7.4
2017 469 25.0 18.7 4.9
2018 475 26.0 18.2 5.9
2019 467 28.0 16.6 6
2020 540 23.0 23.4 8.7
2021 430 30.0 14.3 10
2022 502 n/a n/a 11
2023 467 26.0 17.9 13.5
2024 395 22.0 17.9 12.4

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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 21.0 22.4 n/a
1989 553 25.0 22.1 n/a
1990 548 26.0 21.0 1.8
1991 515 27.0 19.0 1.7
1992 514 27.0 19.0 2.3
1993 519 28.0 18.5 3.5
1994 563 31.0 18.2 4.1
1995 545 25.5 21.4 5.1
1996 545 25.5 21.4 5.1
1997 502 25.5 19.7 4.8
1998 370 19.0 19.5 8.1
1999 416 21.5 19.3 7
2000 452 23.0 19.7 6.2
2001 493 25.5 19.3 6.3
2002 399 19.0 21.0 4.8
2003 399 19.0 21.0 4.8
2004 410 19.5 21.0 4.6
2005 453 n/a n/a n/a
2006 483 23.0 21.0 n/a
2007 511 24.0 21.3 n/a
2008 559 25.5 21.9 2
2009 607 29.0 20.9 1.3
2010 584 28.5 20.4 2.4
2011 568 27.5 20.6 1.6
2012 559 26.5 21.0 3.6
2013 535 25.0 21.4 4.7
2014 520 25.0 20.8 5.8
2015 502 24.0 20.9 6.6
2016 462 24.0 19.2 7.4
2017 469 25.0 18.7 4.9
2018 475 26.0 18.2 5.9
2019 467 28.0 16.6 6
2020 540 23.0 23.4 8.7
2021 430 30.0 14.3 10
2022 502 n/a n/a 11
2023 467 26.0 17.9 13.5
2024 395 22.0 17.9 12.4

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 Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $379 (4.1%) $8,823 (95.9%) $9,202
2020 $74 (1.0%) $7,038 (98.9%) $7,113
2021 $327 (3.6%) $8,875 (96.4%) $9,202
2022 $481 (5.2%) $8,714 (94.8%) $9,195

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 47th of 384 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)74.672.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)76.373.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)50.964.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)59.665
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)58.755.4
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)70.766.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)45.320.5
 24.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)6264.6
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)70.368.6
 1.7%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Elizabeth Lenz Elementary)45.320.5
 24.8%
   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 Students467467
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian22
Asian3024
 20%
Hispanic5163
 23.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White352344
 2.3%
Two or More Races2624
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%13.5%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth Lenz Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Elizabeth Lenz Elementary.

Students at Elizabeth Lenz Elementary are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary ranks 55th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Elizabeth Lenz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edward L. Pine Middle School
High : Galena High School


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