Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Summary:

Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's diverse student population and higher-than-average spending per student, Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy consistently underperforms compared to the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grades. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 15.9% in mathematics and 28% in reading, compared to Washoe County's 33.9% and 41.1%, respectively. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant over the past few years, and it has a low statewide ranking, placing between 225th and 302nd out of 377-388 Nevada elementary schools in recent years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has been consistently low, ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5 over the past several years.

Interestingly, nearby schools, such as Bernice Mathews Elementary, Libby Booth Elementary, and Coral Academy Elementary, a public charter school, generally perform better than Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy in academic proficiency, school rankings, and student subgroup performance. The success of these nearby schools suggests that alternative educational models may be more effective in serving the needs of the school's student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2001 Soaring Eagle Dr
Reno, NV 89512

(775) 333-5080

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
302^nd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,541

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.7%

White:

14.3%

African American:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 50^th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.52. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), White (14.3%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 8^th best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)

Compare Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School is $13,541, which is the 12^th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2016	29.82	234^th	347	32.6%
2017	15.53	317^th	351	9.7%
2018	32.08	225^th	341	34.0%
2019	32.10	264^th	388	32.0%
2023	27.22	260^th	384	32.3%
2024	19.52	302^nd	377	19.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.24	97^th	213	54.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.10	87^th	227	61.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.46	170^th	321	47.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.17	183^rd	330	44.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.09	262^nd	332	21.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.15	188^th	308	39.0%

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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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	55	24	25	268	6	10	30	0	418
2015	56	23	21	266	9	11	27	0	413
2016	50	25	15	264	6	12	31	0	403
2017	59	26	16	274	5	8	24	0	412
2018	66	22	15	268	8	9	31	0	419
2019	64	26	13	244	5	3	24	0	379
2020	50	22	9	184	2	1	14	0	282
2021	50	20	6	165	3	7	13	0	264
2022	53	22	6	177	6	9	16	0	289
2023	58	21	10	172	3	6	14	0	284
2024	37	24	5	172	1	9	9	1	258

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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	418	n/a	n/a	44
2015	413	n/a	n/a	99.3
2016	403	24.0	16.7	72.7
2017	412	23.0	17.9	100
2018	419	26.0	16.1	100
2019	379	26.0	14.5	100
2020	282	22.0	12.8	100
2021	264	22.0	12.0	100
2022	289	n/a	n/a	100
2023	284	21.8	13.0	100
2024	258	18.0	14.3	100

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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	418	n/a	n/a	44
2015	413	n/a	n/a	99.3
2016	403	24.0	16.7	72.7
2017	412	23.0	17.9	100
2018	419	26.0	16.1	100
2019	379	26.0	14.5	100
2020	282	22.0	12.8	100
2021	264	22.0	12.0	100
2022	289	n/a	n/a	100
2023	284	21.8	13.0	100
2024	258	18.0	14.3	100

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 Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,046 (8.1%)	$11,795 (91.8%)	$12,842
2020	$1,108 (7.6%)	$13,387 (92.4%)	$14,495
2021	$2,227 (14.7%)	$12,960 (85.3%)	$15,187
2022	$1,966 (14.5%)	$11,576 (85.5%)	$13,541

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

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 264^th of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 260^th of 384 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)	31.3	35	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	45.4	41.3	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	37.6	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)	29.2	32.5	3.3%
4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	47.9	42.5	5.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Reading (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)	45.3	24.5	20.8%
5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	49.6	45.6	4%
5th Grade Reading (Nevada)	51.9	43.7	8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)	31.1	19.1	12%
All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)	40.8	33.6	7.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)	36.8	23.4	13.4%
All Grades Reading (Washoe County)	49.3	41.2	8.1%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	379	284	25.1%
African American	26	21	19.2%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	13	10	23.1%
Hispanic	244	172	29.5%
Pacific Islander	3	6	100%
White	64	58	9.4%
Two or More Races	24	14	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

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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 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Soaring Eagle Dr	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 333-5080	258	18	14.3	100.0%	37 (14.3%)	24 (9.3%)	172 (66.7%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.5%)	9 (3.5%)	19.5	302^nd of 377 public elementary schools	19.9%		27.2	260^th of 384 public elementary schools	32.3%	42							15.9	21.3	26.1	38.5				28.0			$13,541	$1,966	$11,576
Coral Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	1701 Valley Road	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 322-0274	443	18	24.6		182 (41.1%)	20 (4.5%)	154 (34.8%)	52 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.4%)	76.7	69^th of 377 public elementary schools	81.7%		64.1	114^th of 384 public elementary schools	70.3%	45	62.0	55.6					58.6	53.2	50.6					51.8			$6,368	$606	$5,761
Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Montello St	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 333-5190	348	21	16.5	100.0%	34 (9.8%)	26 (7.5%)	237 (68.1%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.2%)	14 (4.0%)	13.9	342^nd of 377 public elementary schools	9.3%		17.3	319^th of 384 public elementary schools	16.9%	23	20.0						13.2		27.9	27.3				22.8			$13,857	$2,360	$11,497
Rita Cannan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2450 Cannan Street	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5750	384	20	19.2	100.0%	55 (14.3%)	34 (8.9%)	238 (62.0%)	14 (3.6%)	5 (1.3%)	20 (5.2%)	18 (4.7%)	20.5	295^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.8%		29.5	242^nd of 384 public elementary schools	37.0%	53	25.0	30.4	14.7				22.9	29.7	29.8	33.3				31.1			$11,158	$1,750	$9,408
Peavine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Grandview Ave	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 746-5840	344	18	19.1	100.0%	159 (46.2%)	16 (4.7%)	117 (34.0%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	26 (7.6%)	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
High Desert Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	101 Fantastic Dr	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 624-2800	494	0			284 (57.5%)	12 (2.4%)	148 (30.0%)	20 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	23 (4.7%)	29.7	243^rd of 377 public elementary schools	35.5%		28	253^rd of 384 public elementary schools	34.1%	10		27.3					14.9	25.6	31.8	50.0		48.8	31.6	35.1	33.3	17.8	$7,715	$1,842	$5,873
Honors Academy of Literature	Public, Charter	K-8	195 N. Arlington Avenue	Reno	89501	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 737-4084	217	10	21.7		126 (58.1%)	7 (3.2%)	63 (29.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.4%)								(n/a)							23.4		60.9		45.8	50.0	42.3	44.7	42.3	27.5	$7,481	$00	$7,481
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada	Public, Charter	K-8	2680 E. Ninth Street	Reno	89512	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(775) 470-8950	490	28	17.5	100.0%	44 (9.0%)	21 (4.3%)	387 (79.0%)	8 (1.6%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	41.4	190^th of 377 public elementary schools	49.6%		42.7	185^th of 384 public elementary schools	51.8%	5	46.2	46.2	37.0	18.0	25.0	19.3	31.3	36.5	38.5	35.2	32.8	33.3	19.3	32.4	31.6	18.0	$7,925	$1,873	$6,052
Bernice Mathews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 Elementary Dr	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5950	433	23	18.8	100.0%	46 (10.6%)	27 (6.2%)	296 (68.4%)	23 (5.3%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (3.0%)	24 (5.5%)	25.5	268^th of 377 public elementary schools	28.9%		14.1	347^th of 384 public elementary schools	9.6%	79	32.3	32.3					25.7	25.4	34.4	32.3				30.7			$12,638	$1,660	$10,978
Libby Booth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Stewart St	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 333-5140	343	20	17.1	100.0%	92 (26.8%)	23 (6.7%)	165 (48.1%)	13 (3.8%)	8 (2.3%)	12 (3.5%)	30 (8.7%)	11.7	349^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.4%		24.7	272^nd of 384 public elementary schools	29.2%	77	18.3	25.5					18.8	18.3	25.0					20.5			$14,047	$2,113	$11,935

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School

How many students attend Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School.

What district is Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School in?

Washoe County

Is Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School a good school?

Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Nevada elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School?

Students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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