Jerry Whitehead Elementary School

Jerry Whitehead Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
3570 Waterfall Dr,  Sparks, NV
Washoe County School District
4.5
230 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.2%
State Average
24.8%
Science
4.9%
State Average
29.8%
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
307:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
44.9%
Hispanic
38%
Two or more races
8.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/16/2020
The School Staff, Teachers, volunteers and everyone at this school is WONDERFUL! I am so glad my kids are zoned for this school . I have friend of mines that what there kids to go to this school. I have 5 kids and moved around alot and this Elemenatry school is by far the BEST school . Thank you to...
5.0 parent
6/5/2018
Treated by office and teachers like they appreciate grand parents stopping by
5.0 parent
2/11/2015
My kids attend school here. My son is in the all day SWAS GT Program. He loves going to school now because he is getting the education and attention he needs. He wasn't getting that at his other, zoned school. He was treated as a special ed (not saying that is a bad thing) student, when in reality h...
5.0 parent
12/27/2014
Very friendly, helpful, supportive, outgoing, and innovative. I highly recommend this school. What I love about this school the most is that they are eagerly trying to make this school better everyday.

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Jerry Whitehead Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Sparks, NV and is served by the Washoe County School District in Nevada. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 230 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Jerry Whitehead 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 $466,766. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edward C Reed High School, Excel Christian School, Alpine Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sparks has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jerry Whitehead Elementary School.

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