RITA CANNAN ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/cannan

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rita Cannan Elementary School, located in the Black Springs neighborhood of Reno, Nevada, serves as a vital educational hub within the Washoe County School District. The school is named in honor of Rita Cannan, a dedicated local educator and civic leader who served on the Washoe County School Board for many years and was a passionate advocate for children and the community. The campus reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community belonging for its diverse student population.

As a neighborhood school, Rita Cannan Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement in the educational process. The faculty and staff focus on implementing comprehensive curriculum standards while providing specialized support systems to meet the unique needs of their students. Through its various programs, events, and community-centered initiatives, the school strives to prepare students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader Reno community.

405

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RITA CANNAN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	283
Black	33
Asian	9
Two or More	15
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
283 (69.9%)
White
51 (12.6%)
Black
33 (8.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.7%)
Asian
9 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)353-5750
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/cannan
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
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 23

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RITA CANNAN ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RITA CANNAN ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	46.2%
Male	218	53.8%

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