Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
1349 Backer Way,  Reno, NV
Washoe County School District
2.9
493 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.2%
State Average
25.2%
Science
37.8%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
595:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%
White
43.1%
Hispanic
37%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Black
3.9%
Native American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/5/2025
I've has 2 kids attend this school. The first was there 10 years ago and the other one is there now. The culture is to be stuck up and rude and it hasn't changed. When dad would go in he definitely had a better experience so make sure you send dad in and have dad listed as first contact.
1.0 parent
2/27/2025
Teachers are great. It's the principal that doesn't care.
5.0 parent
5/10/2019
I have two children at Sarah Winnemucca and our experience has been great.
5.0 parent
10/19/2016
This is a wonderful school. My son is autistic and the program that the principal, Susan Franks, has started is one of the best I have seen. They are attentive, strive to meet and individualize the care of the children. The teachers have been wonderful. My son is extremely comfortable here! I highly...

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Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Reno, NV and is served by the Washoe County School District in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $524,517. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert McQueen High School, The Davidson Academy of Nevada, Innovations High School, and more. Learn more about what Reno has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School.

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