VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMY

www.washoeschools.net/veterans

236 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial STEM Academy, located on Locust Street in Reno, Nevada, is a specialized educational institution focused on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into its core curriculum. As part of the Washoe County School District, the academy is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. By prioritizing STEM disciplines, the school aims to prepare its students for the evolving demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while fostering an environment of innovation and inquiry.

The school is deeply committed to its namesake, honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans while instilling values of leadership and community responsibility in its student body. Beyond its technical curriculum, Veterans Memorial STEM Academy strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement through collaborative projects and real-world applications. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and practical experience, the academy seeks to empower the next generation of thinkers, engineers, and community leaders in the Reno area.

236

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	173
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
173 (73.3%)
White
34 (14.4%)
Two or More
18 (7.6%)
Black
5 (2.1%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

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)333-5090
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/veterans
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
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 37

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	48.3%
Male	122	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)