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

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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:
302nd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,541 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  284

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.6%
White:
20.4%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 50th 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 19.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.6%), White (20.4%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School is 13, which is the 2nd best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School is $13,541, which is the 12th 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 5th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2016 29.82 234th 347 32.6%
2017 15.53 317th 351 9.7%
2018 32.08 225th 341 34.0%
2019 32.10 264th 388 32.0%
2023 27.22 260th 384 32.3%
2024 19.52 302nd 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 97th 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 87th 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 170th 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 183rd 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 262nd 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 188th 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.

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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

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 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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 264th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 260th 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)31.335
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)29.232.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Reading (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)45.324.5
 20.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)31.119.1
 12%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School)36.823.4
 13.4%
   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 Students379284
 25.1%
African American2621
 19.2%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic244172
 29.5%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White6458
 9.4%
Two or More Races2414
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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

Students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary 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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