Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

www.maternorthernnevada.org/

Charter School 501 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Academy Northern Nevada is a public charter school located in Reno, Nevada, that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the wider Mater Academy network—a nationally recognized organization known for its focus on high academic standards—the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Their educational philosophy emphasizes a student-centered approach that integrates core subjects with character development, aiming to prepare students for success in both secondary education and beyond.

The school is defined by its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment where faculty and staff prioritize individualized attention and community engagement. By utilizing innovative instructional strategies and a structured learning framework, Mater Academy Northern Nevada seeks to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the resources needed to excel. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to build a collaborative culture that supports the holistic development of every child.

501

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	395
Black	19
Asian	11
Two or More	18
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
395 (78.8%)
White
42 (8.4%)
Black
19 (3.8%)
Two or More
18 (3.6%)
American Indian
13 (2.6%)
Asian
11 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Sponsored Charter Schools
Phone:	(775)470-8950
Website:	http://www.maternorthernnevada.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	62
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	50.3%
Male	249	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)