Silver Lake Elementary

Summary:

Silver Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 424 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Washoe County School District.

While Silver Lake Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance as measured by SBAC test scores is generally lower than the Washoe County and Nevada averages. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (39.2%) and Reading (40.7%) for the 2023-2024 school year were below the county and state averages. However, the school has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups, such as ranking 68th out of 330 Nevada elementary schools for female students and 77th out of 308 for Hispanic students in the 2017-2018 school year.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Silver Lake Elementary, ranging from 34.86% in 2021-2022 to 43.5% in 2020-2021, suggests the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges that impact student learning. When compared to nearby schools in the Washoe County School District, such as Mamie Towles Elementary, Silver Lake Elementary generally performs below the average in both Mathematics and Reading proficiency. Addressing these academic and socioeconomic challenges could be key areas of focus for the school's administration and the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8719 Red Baron Blvd
       Reno, NV  89506


(775) 677-5400

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,072 Help


Students who attend Silver Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cold Springs Middle School
High:    North Valleys High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.8%
White:
38.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Compare Details Silver Lake Elementary ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 31st 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 46.32. (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 (49.8%), White (38.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary is 18.4. 40 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Lake Elementary is $10,072. 49 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Silver Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.91 77th 246 68.7%
2008 39.89 173rd 294 41.2%
2009 44.91 150th 292 48.6%
2010 65.21 80th 300 73.3%
2011 67.66 87th 318 72.6%
2012 66.62 84th 328 74.4%
2013 70.69 100th 330 69.7%
2014 78.47 64th 332 80.7%
2016 48.83 168th 347 51.6%
2017 55.94 139th 351 60.4%
2018 61.82 124th 341 63.6%
2019 58.75 151st 388 61.1%
2021 47.21 137th 324 57.7%
2022 43.03 183rd 380 51.8%
2023 34.80 221st 384 42.4%
2024 46.32 165th 377 56.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Silver Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.57 55th 213 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Silver Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.05 81st 321 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Silver Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.03 68th 330 79.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Silver Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.03 166th 332 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Silver Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.87 77th 308 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Silver Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.82 164th 247 33.6%
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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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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Open Quote i absolutely loved this school and i hate how fast it went by becuase it is so much easier than highschool and the teachers are great and the way they connected with there students is amazing my most favorite teacher of all would be mrs. foncault and i want to thank her Close Quote



Enrollment information for Silver Lake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 539 12 19 26 14 n/a n/a 0 610
1991 604 15 22 32 14 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 620 12 18 31 18 n/a n/a 0 699
1993 613 16 19 48 21 n/a n/a 0 717
1994 641 14 16 51 15 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 466 5 7 29 10 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 466 5 7 29 10 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 502 5 7 36 6 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 485 4 9 44 11 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 475 6 20 53 12 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 482 11 23 65 14 n/a n/a 0 595
2001 474 19 26 77 12 n/a n/a 0 608
2002 487 18 23 98 19 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 487 18 23 98 19 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 460 16 36 126 20 n/a n/a 0 658
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 711 711
2006 465 33 40 185 21 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 379 25 29 194 11 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 370 31 30 208 13 n/a n/a 0 652
2009 356 24 34 190 18 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 341 18 26 167 11 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 311 14 11 176 4 2 28 0 546
2012 287 19 15 183 6 1 42 0 553
2013 297 10 17 194 3 2 56 0 579
2014 330 9 13 200 1 2 56 0 611
2015 354 5 13 207 1 4 46 0 630
2016 358 5 8 225 1 6 46 0 649
2017 365 14 6 225 1 9 55 0 675
2018 290 9 8 196 1 8 46 0 558
2019 303 13 11 189 3 11 35 0 565
2020 279 7 14 209 0 4 31 0 544
2021 260 7 11 201 0 3 26 0 508
2022 212 6 10 224 2 3 22 0 479
2023 177 8 10 203 0 5 21 0 424
2024 163 10 10 211 0 8 22 0 424

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 Silver Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 610 22.0 27.7 16.7
1991 687 28.0 24.5 16.6
1992 699 34.0 20.5 19.7
1993 717 33.0 21.7 17.4
1994 737 37.0 19.9 18.2
1995 517 25.6 20.2 11.2
1996 517 25.6 20.2 11.2
1997 556 27.0 20.6 7.4
1998 553 29.5 18.7 15.4
1999 566 26.0 21.8 14.8
2000 595 28.0 21.3 19.5
2001 608 30.0 20.3 16.3
2002 645 31.0 20.8 17.8
2003 645 31.0 20.8 17.8
2004 658 32.0 20.6 19.5
2005 711 n/a n/a n/a
2006 744 38.0 19.6 n/a
2007 638 34.5 18.5 n/a
2008 652 35.5 18.4 32.2
2009 622 35.0 17.8 33.8
2010 563 29.0 19.4 35.3
2011 546 31.0 17.6 44.3
2012 553 29.5 18.7 45.9
2013 579 31.0 18.6 45.8
2014 611 32.0 19.0 47.8
2015 630 32.0 19.6 46.8
2016 649 34.0 19.0 48.1
2017 675 35.0 19.2 45.2
2018 558 34.0 16.4 42.8
2019 565 32.0 17.6 44.1
2020 544 35.0 15.5 49.8
2021 508 37.0 13.7 43.5
2022 479 n/a n/a 34.9
2023 424 23.0 18.4 40.6
2024 424 23.0 18.4 35.8

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 Silver Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 610 22.0 27.7 16.7
1991 687 28.0 24.5 16.6
1992 699 34.0 20.5 19.7
1993 717 33.0 21.7 17.4
1994 737 37.0 19.9 18.2
1995 517 25.6 20.2 11.2
1996 517 25.6 20.2 11.2
1997 556 27.0 20.6 7.4
1998 553 29.5 18.7 15.4
1999 566 26.0 21.8 14.8
2000 595 28.0 21.3 19.5
2001 608 30.0 20.3 16.3
2002 645 31.0 20.8 17.8
2003 645 31.0 20.8 17.8
2004 658 32.0 20.6 19.5
2005 711 n/a n/a n/a
2006 744 38.0 19.6 n/a
2007 638 34.5 18.5 n/a
2008 652 35.5 18.4 32.2
2009 622 35.0 17.8 33.8
2010 563 29.0 19.4 35.3
2011 546 31.0 17.6 44.3
2012 553 29.5 18.7 45.9
2013 579 31.0 18.6 45.8
2014 611 32.0 19.0 47.8
2015 630 32.0 19.6 46.8
2016 649 34.0 19.0 48.1
2017 675 35.0 19.2 45.2
2018 558 34.0 16.4 42.8
2019 565 32.0 17.6 44.1
2020 544 35.0 15.5 49.8
2021 508 37.0 13.7 43.5
2022 479 n/a n/a 34.9
2023 424 23.0 18.4 40.6
2024 424 23.0 18.4 35.8

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 Silver Lake Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $392 (4.6%) $8,056 (95.4%) $8,448
2020 $355 (3.8%) $8,946 (96.2%) $9,300
2021 $688 (7.0%) $9,129 (93.0%) $9,817
2022 $941 (9.3%) $9,132 (90.7%) $10,072

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Lake Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 384 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake Elementary)50.524
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Silver Lake Elementary)44.434.7
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake Elementary)57.131.7
 25.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Silver Lake Elementary)50.535
 15.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Silver Lake Elementary)53.728.8
 24.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Silver Lake Elementary)47.438
 9.4%
   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 Students565424
 25%
African American138
 38.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic189203
 7.4%
Pacific Islander115
 54.5%
White303177
 41.6%
Two or More Races3521
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%40.6%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Lake Elementary

Students at Silver Lake Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 38% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Silver Lake Elementary.

Silver Lake Elementary ranks 165th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Silver Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cold Springs Middle School
High : North Valleys High School


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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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