Jerry Whitehead Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 264 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
While Jerry Whitehead Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 54th out of 330 Nevada elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 169th out of 377 in 2023-2024, its academic performance is generally below the Washoe County and Nevada state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.2% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% in Nevada. However, the school's performance in SBAC Reading is closer to the district and state averages, with 40.8% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% in Nevada.
Interestingly, Jerry Whitehead Elementary's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Alice Maxwell Elementary and Bud Beasley Elementary, which have higher SBAC proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, the school does outperform some of its peers, such as Lincoln Park Elementary and Greenbrae Elementary, in both SBAC Mathematics and Reading assessments.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary ranks 169th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Washoe County
In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Jerry Whitehead Elementary.
Students who attend Jerry Whitehead Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Lou Mendive Middle SchoolHigh : Edward C. Reed High School
Students at Jerry Whitehead Elementary are 50% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.