BROWN ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/brown

514 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brown Elementary School, located at 13815 Spelling Court in Reno, Nevada, is a public school serving students within the Washoe County School District. Situated in the South Reno area, the school is positioned within a growing suburban community, catering to families who prioritize a structured elementary education environment. As part of the Washoe County system, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, focusing on foundational academic growth, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment for its students.

The school is known for its role as a neighborhood anchor, promoting community engagement and parental involvement, which are hallmark features of the district’s elementary programs. Like many schools in the region, Brown Elementary emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. Parents and stakeholders typically view the school as an integral part of the local infrastructure, providing a stable and academic-focused setting for children in the 89511 zip code area.

514

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROWN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	126
Black	11
Asian	23
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
306 (59.5%)
Hispanic
126 (24.5%)
Two or More
45 (8.8%)
Asian
23 (4.5%)
Black
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)851-5600
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/brown
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROWN ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROWN ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	46.9%
Male	273	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)