Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Caughlin Ranch Elementary is a high-performing public magnet school in Reno, Nevada, serving 480 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement that far exceeds the district and state averages.

Caughlin Ranch Elementary students demonstrate outstanding proficiency in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.1% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 33.9% in the Washoe County district and 32.6% across Nevada. The school has maintained this level of excellence over the past decade, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

While Caughlin Ranch Elementary serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 6.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's exceptional performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students with special needs. Compared to nearby schools, Caughlin Ranch significantly outperforms its peers, with much higher proficiency rates in core academic areas.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 4885 Village Green Pkwy
       Reno, NV  89519


(775) 689-2600

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,727 Help


Students who attend Caughlin Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Darrel Swope Middle School
High:    Reno High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.5%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caughlin Ranch Elementary ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks first 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 99.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caughlin Ranch Elementary is 19.2. 56 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 Caughlin Ranch Elementary is $9,727. 54 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Caughlin Ranch 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 Caughlin Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 98.36 2nd 246 99.2%
2008 82.33 31st 294 89.5%
2009 97.06 4th 292 98.6%
2010 97.41 3rd 300 99.0%
2011 98.33 1st 318 99.7%
2012 93.75 9th 328 97.3%
2013 96.15 2nd 330 99.4%
2014 97.24 2nd 332 99.4%
2016 98.97 1st 347 99.7%
2017 98.33 3rd 351 99.1%
2018 98.77 2nd 341 99.4%
2019 95.14 15th 388 96.1%
2021 99.04 3rd 324 99.1%
2022 98.47 4th 380 98.9%
2023 99.16 2nd 384 99.5%
2024 99.08 3rd 377 99.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.89 11th 74 85.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.11 20th 227 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.71 1st 330 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.85 4th 332 98.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.63 4th 48 91.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.47 7th 308 97.7%
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Rank History for White students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.88 1st 247 99.6%
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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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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Open Quote My kids have been at Caughlin Ranch Elementary for the last 5 years. What an amazing experience. The teachers are fabulous, the principal is amazing and the rest of the staff is phenomenal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Caughlin Ranch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 229 3 11 3 3 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 297 5 18 6 8 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 359 4 24 12 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 528 9 40 30 4 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 487 15 39 27 8 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 487 15 39 27 8 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 442 8 34 24 9 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 442 10 31 20 3 n/a n/a 0 506
1999 451 5 31 23 3 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 460 2 30 22 3 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 441 3 33 21 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 484 4 42 17 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 484 4 42 17 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 452 5 43 21 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 537 537
2006 434 7 47 23 7 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 442 11 52 23 9 n/a n/a 0 537
2008 415 11 58 24 8 n/a n/a 0 516
2009 391 14 48 33 10 n/a n/a 0 496
2010 404 13 53 21 8 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 392 11 34 36 8 0 39 0 520
2012 400 5 43 46 6 3 37 0 540
2013 416 4 43 46 7 3 41 0 560
2014 393 7 51 53 2 2 46 0 554
2015 375 7 58 66 4 3 44 0 557
2016 387 2 61 60 1 2 47 0 560
2017 373 4 74 62 3 1 46 0 563
2018 384 4 74 75 4 0 51 0 592
2019 368 1 70 65 4 2 64 0 574
2020 378 3 58 67 2 1 53 0 562
2021 327 0 43 55 1 0 43 0 469
2022 364 0 41 54 2 1 37 0 499
2023 348 0 36 52 0 1 43 0 480

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 Caughlin Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 249 13.0 19.1 4.8
1992 334 19.0 17.5 8.7
1993 404 23.0 17.6 8.2
1994 611 31.0 19.7 7.2
1995 576 33.0 17.5 8
1996 576 33.0 17.5 8
1997 517 31.0 16.7 3.9
1998 506 30.6 16.5 2.6
1999 513 28.6 17.9 1.9
2000 517 29.1 17.9 2.3
2001 500 27.0 18.5 2.2
2002 548 29.0 18.9 2
2003 548 29.0 18.9 2
2004 523 29.5 17.7 2.3
2005 537 n/a n/a n/a
2006 518 27.0 19.2 n/a
2007 537 25.0 21.5 n/a
2008 516 26.5 19.5 3.7
2009 496 26.0 19.1 6
2010 499 27.0 18.4 6
2011 520 26.0 20.0 9.2
2012 540 24.5 22.0 9.6
2013 560 23.5 23.8 9.5
2014 554 27.0 20.5 7.8
2015 557 25.0 22.2 8.4
2016 560 23.0 24.3 10.9
2017 563 28.1 20.0 7.5
2018 592 26.6 22.2 7.4
2019 574 27.0 21.2 11
2020 562 29.0 19.3 8.9
2021 469 27.0 17.3 7.5
2022 499 n/a n/a 7
2023 480 25.0 19.2 6.7

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 Caughlin Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 249 13.0 19.1 4.8
1992 334 19.0 17.5 8.7
1993 404 23.0 17.6 8.2
1994 611 31.0 19.7 7.2
1995 576 33.0 17.5 8
1996 576 33.0 17.5 8
1997 517 31.0 16.7 3.9
1998 506 30.6 16.5 2.6
1999 513 28.6 17.9 1.9
2000 517 29.1 17.9 2.3
2001 500 27.0 18.5 2.2
2002 548 29.0 18.9 2
2003 548 29.0 18.9 2
2004 523 29.5 17.7 2.3
2005 537 n/a n/a n/a
2006 518 27.0 19.2 n/a
2007 537 25.0 21.5 n/a
2008 516 26.5 19.5 3.7
2009 496 26.0 19.1 6
2010 499 27.0 18.4 6
2011 520 26.0 20.0 9.2
2012 540 24.5 22.0 9.6
2013 560 23.5 23.8 9.5
2014 554 27.0 20.5 7.8
2015 557 25.0 22.2 8.4
2016 560 23.0 24.3 10.9
2017 563 28.1 20.0 7.5
2018 592 26.6 22.2 7.4
2019 574 27.0 21.2 11
2020 562 29.0 19.3 8.9
2021 469 27.0 17.3 7.5
2022 499 n/a n/a 7
2023 480 25.0 19.2 6.7

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 Caughlin Ranch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $174 (2.3%) $7,557 (97.8%) $7,730
2020 $171 (2.0%) $8,419 (98.0%) $8,590
2021 $640 (6.5%) $9,251 (93.5%) $9,890
2022 $479 (4.9%) $9,248 (95.1%) $9,727

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caughlin Ranch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 384 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)71.488.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)63.483.5
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)85.278.9
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)84.178.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)69.675.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)77.286.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)65.857.8
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)66.764
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)41.729
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.226.3
 7.9%
6th Grade Reading (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)75.974
 1.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.141.3
 9.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.840.9
 4.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)73.780.3
 6.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)75.782.9
 7.2%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Caughlin Ranch Elementary)65.857.8
 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 Students574480
 16.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian7036
 48.6%
Hispanic6552
 20%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White368348
 5.4%
Two or More Races6443
 32.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%6.7%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Caughlin Ranch Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Caughlin Ranch Elementary.

Students who attend Caughlin Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Darrel Swope Middle School
High : Reno High School

Yes! Caughlin Ranch Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 377 Nevada elementary schools.

Students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.


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