ELIZABETH LENZ ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/lenz

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of South Reno, Nevada, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and commitment to student achievement, consistently striving to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for future success. In addition to core academics, Lenz Elementary often emphasizes community involvement and parent participation, which helps anchor the school within the surrounding residential area. Its location in the 89511 zip code places it in a growing region of Reno, and it remains a focal point for families seeking a stable and focused elementary education experience.

366

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELIZABETH LENZ ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	23
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
274 (74.9%)
Hispanic
44 (12.0%)
Asian
23 (6.3%)
Two or More
23 (6.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)851-5620
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/lenz
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 21

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELIZABETH LENZ ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELIZABETH LENZ ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	47.3%
Male	193	52.7%

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