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Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Summary:

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 487 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.

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.96%) compared to nearby schools like Peavine Elementary (44.62%) and Caughlin Ranch Elementary (72.5%). However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by SBAC proficiency rates in Mathematics (38.1%) and Reading (40.2%), is lower than the Washoe County and Nevada state averages. Compared to nearby schools, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary's proficiency rates are generally lower, with the exception of Elmcrest Elementary, which has even lower proficiency rates.

The school's performance on student subgroups is mixed, with English Language Learner (ELL) students performing well but Hispanic students and multi-racial students struggling. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 35.5% to 43.94% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are generally in line with the nearby schools, indicating consistent funding and staffing resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1349 Backer Wy
       Reno, NV  89523

(775) 746-5810

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,581 Help


Students who attend Sarah Winnemucca Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Billinghurst Middle School
High:    Robert McQueen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.1%
Hispanic:
37.0%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Compare Details Sarah Winnemucca Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 35th 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 45.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), Hispanic (37%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is 17.7. 39 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary is $9,581. 57 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sarah Winnemucca 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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.25 98th 246 60.2%
2008 67.43 82nd 294 72.1%
2009 45.39 146th 292 50.0%
2010 57.81 112th 300 62.7%
2011 73.67 59th 318 81.4%
2012 54.52 135th 328 58.8%
2013 63.07 122nd 330 63.0%
2014 72.93 90th 332 72.9%
2016 79.22 68th 347 80.4%
2017 78.54 67th 351 80.9%
2018 65.31 106th 341 68.9%
2019 52.50 172nd 388 55.7%
2021 32.72 196th 324 39.5%
2022 50.06 158th 380 58.4%
2023 47.16 172nd 384 55.2%
2024 45.01 173rd 377 54.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.71 74th 74 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.10 31st 213 85.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.41 103rd 227 54.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.21 138th 321 57.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 120th 330 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.02 102nd 332 69.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 171st 308 44.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.47 88th 247 64.4%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Open Quote This school is NOT warm and fuzzy. I appears that their staff, both teachers and in the office are robots. No personality, no sense of humor, nothing Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 486 20 54 41 4 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 486 20 54 41 4 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 507 20 66 45 6 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 550 18 73 53 6 n/a n/a 0 700
1999 567 17 74 66 8 n/a n/a 0 732
2000 620 25 76 65 10 n/a n/a 0 796
2001 640 32 87 62 20 n/a n/a 0 841
2002 472 33 68 66 12 n/a n/a 0 651
2003 472 33 68 66 12 n/a n/a 0 651
2004 429 24 76 76 10 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 592 592
2006 401 43 71 79 6 n/a n/a 0 600
2007 372 42 69 83 7 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 377 28 75 83 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2009 410 24 69 95 14 n/a n/a 0 612
2010 392 27 66 108 14 n/a n/a 0 607
2011 357 29 51 116 13 5 34 0 605
2012 352 24 50 144 10 5 38 0 623
2013 345 18 55 144 8 6 47 0 623
2014 329 22 48 136 10 8 57 0 610
2015 329 26 51 139 10 10 65 0 630
2016 342 38 62 149 4 12 69 0 676
2017 356 44 53 161 4 8 66 0 692
2018 358 29 58 174 4 10 64 0 697
2019 329 32 52 175 7 8 58 0 661
2020 320 26 45 178 3 7 52 0 631
2021 280 14 44 192 4 6 55 0 595
2022 217 19 35 177 7 2 36 0 493
2023 210 19 26 180 6 3 43 0 487

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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 605 29.5 20.5 12.4
1996 605 29.5 20.5 12.4
1997 644 32.5 19.8 6.5
1998 700 37.0 18.9 8.7
1999 732 39.0 18.8 12.6
2000 796 40.5 19.7 9.3
2001 841 44.0 19.1 12.7
2002 651 34.0 19.1 19
2003 651 34.0 19.1 19
2004 615 32.7 18.8 20.8
2005 592 n/a n/a n/a
2006 600 32.0 18.8 n/a
2007 573 32.5 17.6 n/a
2008 571 34.0 16.8 23.6
2009 612 35.5 17.2 25
2010 607 31.0 19.5 32
2011 605 29.5 20.5 33.4
2012 623 30.5 20.4 34.2
2013 623 35.5 17.5 36.9
2014 610 33.5 18.2 39
2015 630 33.0 19.0 40.3
2016 676 36.0 18.7 43
2017 692 47.0 14.7 40.2
2018 697 42.5 16.4 35.2
2019 661 44.0 15.0 37.7
2020 631 43.0 14.6 37.2
2021 595 43.0 13.8 38
2022 493 n/a n/a 35.5
2023 487 27.4 17.7 43.9

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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 605 29.5 20.5 12.4
1996 605 29.5 20.5 12.4
1997 644 32.5 19.8 6.5
1998 700 37.0 18.9 8.7
1999 732 39.0 18.8 12.6
2000 796 40.5 19.7 9.3
2001 841 44.0 19.1 12.7
2002 651 34.0 19.1 19
2003 651 34.0 19.1 19
2004 615 32.7 18.8 20.8
2005 592 n/a n/a n/a
2006 600 32.0 18.8 n/a
2007 573 32.5 17.6 n/a
2008 571 34.0 16.8 23.6
2009 612 35.5 17.2 25
2010 607 31.0 19.5 32
2011 605 29.5 20.5 33.4
2012 623 30.5 20.4 34.2
2013 623 35.5 17.5 36.9
2014 610 33.5 18.2 39
2015 630 33.0 19.0 40.3
2016 676 36.0 18.7 43
2017 692 47.0 14.7 40.2
2018 697 42.5 16.4 35.2
2019 661 44.0 15.0 37.7
2020 631 43.0 14.6 37.2
2021 595 43.0 13.8 38
2022 493 n/a n/a 35.5
2023 487 27.4 17.7 43.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $703 (7.6%) $8,551 (92.4%) $9,254
2020 $612 (6.3%) $9,170 (93.7%) $9,782
2021 $866 (8.2%) $9,661 (91.8%) $10,527
2022 $810 (8.5%) $8,771 (91.5%) $9,581

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 172nd of 384 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)43.246.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)51.240.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)43.444
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)55.338
 17.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)31.720
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)51.847.8
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)27.723.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)38.936.5
 2.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)51.942
 9.9%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Sarah Winnemucca Elementary)27.723.3
 4.4%
   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 Students661487
 26.3%
African American3219
 40.6%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian5226
 50%
Hispanic175180
 2.9%
Pacific Islander83
 62.5%
White329210
 36.2%
Two or More Races5843
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%43.9%
 6.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Sarah Winnemucca Elementary.

Students at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary are 43% White, 37% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Sarah Winnemucca Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Billinghurst Middle School
High : Robert McQueen High School

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary ranks 173rd of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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