SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/silverlake

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Silver Lake Elementary School is a public school located in the North Valleys area of Reno, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Washoe County School District, the school is situated in a growing residential community and functions as a neighborhood hub focused on foundational academic development. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills to prepare them for their future educational journeys.

Beyond core academic instruction, Silver Lake Elementary typically fosters a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. The school staff works to implement district-wide curricula while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on character education and classroom collaboration, Silver Lake aims to provide a safe and productive learning space that addresses both the intellectual and emotional growth of its young learners.

491

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	239
Black	20
Asian	13
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
239 (48.8%)
White
179 (36.5%)
Two or More
28 (5.7%)
Black
20 (4.1%)
Asian
13 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.2%)

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)677-5400
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/silverlake
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	46.4%
Male	262	53.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)