JESSIE BECK ELEMENTARY

1900 Sharon Way
RENO, NV 89509

www.washoeschools.net/beck

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jessie Beck Elementary School, located in the established Old Southwest neighborhood of Reno, Nevada, is a highly regarded public school within the Washoe County School District. Known for its strong sense of community and long-standing academic reputation, the school serves a diverse population of students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The campus is often praised for its scenic location near local parks and its supportive environment, which emphasizes both high academic standards and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, which helps foster a collaborative atmosphere for learning. Jessie Beck provides a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. As a cornerstone of the Reno 89509 community, the school is frequently recognized for its stable leadership and its commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging educational experience for all children.

462

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESSIE BECK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	133
Black	6
Asian	14
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
265 (57.4%)
Hispanic
133 (28.8%)
Two or More
40 (8.7%)
Asian
14 (3.0%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)689-2520
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/beck
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JESSIE BECK ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JESSIE BECK ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	48.7%
Male	237	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)