Rollan Melton Elementary

Summary:

Rollan Melton Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 543 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.

Rollan Melton Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in Nevada, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics and Reading for all grades are significantly higher than the Washoe County and Nevada state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 69.1% in Mathematics and 69.8% in Reading, compared to 33.9% and 41.1% for Washoe County, and 32.6% and 41.3% for Nevada. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, with proficiency rates of 70.3% in Mathematics and 75.7% in Reading, outpacing the district and state by a wide margin. Rollan Melton Elementary also performs well in SBAC Science, with 32.4% proficiency in 5th grade, compared to 16.4% for Washoe County and 13.9% for Nevada.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hunter Lake Elementary, Elmcrest Elementary, and Sarah Winnemucca Elementary, Rollan Melton Elementary consistently outperforms them in SBAC proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The school also has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523

(775) 746-7440

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,635

Students who attend Rollan Melton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Billinghurst Middle School
High:	Robert McQueen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rollan Melton Elementary ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 4^th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rollan Melton Elementary is 18.5. 50 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rollan Melton Elementary employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rollan Melton Elementary is $9,635. 56 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rollan Melton Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5^th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rollan Melton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rollan Melton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2006	91.29	16^th	246	93.5%
2008	90.70	10^th	294	96.6%
2009	91.15	16^th	292	94.5%
2010	76.88	48^th	300	84.0%
2011	72.79	62^nd	318	80.5%
2012	83.11	33^rd	328	89.9%
2013	84.32	36^th	330	89.1%
2014	88.69	30^th	332	91.0%
2016	89.35	33^rd	347	90.5%
2017	93.64	22^nd	351	93.7%
2018	93.36	23^rd	341	93.3%
2019	93.73	21^st	388	94.6%
2021	95.23	9^th	324	97.2%
2022	94.17	17^th	380	95.5%
2023	95.26	13^th	384	96.6%
2024	92.19	21^st	377	94.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rollan Melton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.46	15^th	227	93.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Rollan Melton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	93.41	16^th	330	95.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Rollan Melton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	90.92	26^th	332	92.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rollan Melton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	90.68	16^th	308	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at Rollan Melton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.40	34^th	247	86.2%

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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.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rollan Melton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	449	12	74	28	11	n/a	n/a	0	574
2003	449	12	74	28	11	n/a	n/a	0	574
2004	511	12	82	43	8	n/a	n/a	0	656
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	720	720
2006	423	13	94	45	9	n/a	n/a	0	584
2007	440	20	86	52	5	n/a	n/a	0	603
2008	432	28	101	54	4	n/a	n/a	0	619
2009	430	17	91	62	8	n/a	n/a	0	608
2010	437	15	94	55	3	n/a	n/a	0	604
2011	381	8	67	71	8	5	26	0	566
2012	407	12	61	65	12	4	19	0	580
2013	388	10	62	64	6	5	24	0	559
2014	426	3	57	72	4	3	29	0	594
2015	395	3	59	80	1	7	37	0	582
2016	359	3	66	72	4	7	54	0	565
2017	355	5	70	81	3	8	49	0	571
2018	329	4	58	72	2	6	44	0	515
2019	349	7	57	71	0	5	53	0	542
2020	372	6	57	73	0	3	50	0	561
2021	354	5	51	69	1	2	47	0	529
2022	373	3	48	68	0	7	49	0	548
2023	362	3	44	79	1	6	48	0	543

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rollan Melton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	574	29.0	19.8	9.4
2003	574	29.0	19.8	9.4
2004	656	34.5	19.0	10.2
2005	720	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	584	31.0	18.8	n/a
2007	603	33.5	18.0	n/a
2008	619	31.5	19.7	9.7
2009	608	30.5	19.9	9.7
2010	604	34.0	17.7	10.4
2011	566	30.0	18.8	14.3
2012	580	31.0	18.7	10.5
2013	559	29.5	18.9	11.6
2014	594	30.0	19.8	14.1
2015	582	30.0	19.4	12.7
2016	565	30.0	18.8	2.3
2017	571	32.0	17.8	12.1
2018	515	27.0	19.0	9.1
2019	542	27.0	20.0	10.7
2020	561	30.0	18.7	11.2
2021	529	30.0	17.6	10.4
2022	548	n/a	n/a	12
2023	543	29.2	18.5	17.7

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 Rollan Melton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	574	29.0	19.8	9.4
2003	574	29.0	19.8	9.4
2004	656	34.5	19.0	10.2
2005	720	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	584	31.0	18.8	n/a
2007	603	33.5	18.0	n/a
2008	619	31.5	19.7	9.7
2009	608	30.5	19.9	9.7
2010	604	34.0	17.7	10.4
2011	566	30.0	18.8	14.3
2012	580	31.0	18.7	10.5
2013	559	29.5	18.9	11.6
2014	594	30.0	19.8	14.1
2015	582	30.0	19.4	12.7
2016	565	30.0	18.8	2.3
2017	571	32.0	17.8	12.1
2018	515	27.0	19.0	9.1
2019	542	27.0	20.0	10.7
2020	561	30.0	18.7	11.2
2021	529	30.0	17.6	10.4
2022	548	n/a	n/a	12
2023	543	29.2	18.5	17.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rollan Melton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$140 (1.8%)	$7,530 (98.2%)	$7,670
2020	$158 (2.0%)	$7,610 (98.0%)	$7,768
2021	$432 (5.1%)	$8,016 (94.9%)	$8,447
2022	$699 (7.3%)	$8,936 (92.7%)	$9,635

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rollan Melton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 384 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rollan Melton Elementary)	68.1	70.8	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	47.8	43.4	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	47.8	41.4	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Rollan Melton Elementary)	62.8	66.7	3.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)	44.5	40.8	3.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)	46.3	40.9	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rollan Melton Elementary)	73.5	78.9	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	45.4	41.3	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	37.6	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Rollan Melton Elementary)	75.9	73.4	2.5%
4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	47.9	42.5	5.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rollan Melton Elementary)	77.2	62.1	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	38.5	34.8	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	36.8	30.5	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Rollan Melton Elementary)	82.3	68	14.3%
5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	49.6	45.6	4%
5th Grade Reading (Nevada)	51.9	43.7	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Rollan Melton Elementary)	63.8	46.6	17.2%
5th Grade Science (Washoe County)	28.7	23	5.7%
5th Grade Science (Nevada)	24.6	19.1	5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Rollan Melton Elementary)	72.7	70.8	1.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)	40.8	33.6	7.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Rollan Melton Elementary)	73	69.7	3.3%
All Grades Reading (Washoe County)	49.3	41.2	8.1%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (Rollan Melton Elementary)	63.8	46.6	17.2%
All Grades Science (Washoe County)	36.4	29.5	6.9%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	30.5	26	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	542	543	0.2%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	57	44	22.8%
Hispanic	71	79	11.3%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	349	362	3.7%
Two or More Races	53	48	9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.7%	17.7%	7%

Schools Near Rollan Melton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				SBAC Reading (2024)				SBAC Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rollan Melton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6575 Archimedes Lane	Reno	89523	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 746-7440	543	29	18.5	17.7%	362 (66.7%)	3 (0.6%)	79 (14.5%)	44 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	48 (8.8%)	92.2	21^st of 377 public elementary schools	94.4%		95.3	13^th of 384 public elementary schools	96.6%	8	69.4	67.1	70.3	69.1	64.7	67.1	75.7	69.8	32.4	32.4	$9,635	$699	$8,936
George Westergard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1785 Ambassador Drive	Reno	89523	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 746-5800	482	27	17.8	22.0%	294 (61.0%)	8 (1.7%)	104 (21.6%)	28 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.8%)	77	67^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.2%		79.4	64^th of 384 public elementary schools	83.3%	3	57.1	54.1	56.1	55.8	58.4	55.4	65.5	60.0	21.4	21.4	$10,059	$679	$9,380
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1349 Backer Wy	Reno	89523	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 746-5810	487	27	17.7	43.9%	210 (43.1%)	19 (3.9%)	180 (37.0%)	26 (5.3%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	43 (8.8%)	45	173^rd of 377 public elementary schools	54.1%		47.2	172^nd of 384 public elementary schools	55.2%	1	39.6	39.2	35.6	38.1	35.1	48.1	38.9	40.2			$9,581	$810	$8,771
Grace Warner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3075 Heights Drive	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 746-5830	400	21	18.8	100.0%	136 (34.0%)	19 (4.8%)	193 (48.3%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	5 (1.3%)	35 (8.8%)	23.3	278^th of 377 public elementary schools	26.3%		24	276^th of 384 public elementary schools	28.1%	2	31.7		21.6	21.3	36.7	18.9	30.8	29.1			$12,422	$1,194	$11,227
Mamie Towles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Kings Row	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 746-5820	322	21	15.6	37.0%	163 (50.6%)	7 (2.2%)	105 (32.6%)	18 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.4%)	65.5	111^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.6%		79.7	61^st of 384 public elementary schools	84.1%	50	56.9	47.5	26.0	43.8	63.5	49.2	52.0	54.6			$11,916	$979	$10,937
Coral Academy Elementary-Northwest	Public, Charter	K-4	1595 Sky Mountain Dr	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(775) 418-1115	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	91.7			86.4				68.2
Elmcrest Elementary	Public	K-5	855 McDonald Dr	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 746-5850	319	23	13.9	100.0%	118 (37.0%)	12 (3.8%)	151 (47.3%)	9 (2.8%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.3%)	22 (6.9%)	37.6	208^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.8%		18.9	307^th of 384 public elementary schools	20.1%	99	42.3	25.6		29.0	40.4	39.5	36.0	38.6			$13,794	$2,246	$11,548
Peavine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Grandview Ave	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 746-5840	325	20	16.4	100.0%	145 (44.6%)	19 (5.8%)	107 (32.9%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	37 (11.4%)	58.6	132^nd of 377 public elementary schools	65.0%		62.9	119^th of 384 public elementary schools	69.0%	13	43.1	50.0	34.6	43.3	33.8	52.9	57.7	47.6			$10,361	$606	$9,754
Roy Gomm Elementary	Public	K-5	4000 Mayberry Dr	Reno	89519	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 333-5000	399	23	17.3	11.3%	278 (69.7%)	3 (0.8%)	46 (11.5%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	49 (12.3%)	90.3	26^th of 377 public elementary schools	93.1%		91.4	24^th of 384 public elementary schools	93.8%	2	71.9	73.3	58.0	67.1	68.4	64.0	72.8	68.5	29.6	29.6	$9,771	$654	$9,117
Hunter Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	909 Hunter Lake Dr	Reno	89509	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 333-5040	306	19	16.4	38.9%	190 (62.1%)	10 (3.3%)	75 (24.5%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.5%)	85.3	41^st of 377 public elementary schools	89.1%		92.3	19^th of 384 public elementary schools	95.1%	22	82.4	61.8	45.8	62.4	80.4	61.8	57.6	65.7	30.5	30.5	$9,293	$589	$8,704

Frequently Asked Questions about Rollan Melton Elementary

What district is Rollan Melton Elementary in?

Washoe County

Is Rollan Melton Elementary a good school?

Yes. Rollan Melton Elementary ranks in the top 5.6% of Nevada elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Rollan Melton Elementary?

Students at Rollan Melton Elementary are 67% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Rollan Melton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rollan Melton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Billinghurst Middle School
High : Robert McQueen High School

How many students attend Rollan Melton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Rollan Melton Elementary.

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