GEORGE WESTERGARD ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/westergard

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Westergard Elementary School is a well-regarded public school located in the suburban Northwest area of Reno, Nevada. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Washoe County School District. The campus is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, providing a stable and community-focused environment for its student body. The school is named in honor of George Westergard, a dedicated local educator and administrator who made significant contributions to the development of the district.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and character development, often prioritizing a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. As a neighborhood anchor, Westergard Elementary maintains an active partnership with local families and the surrounding community, frequently hosting events and volunteer initiatives that support student success. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for their middle school transition, the school remains a staple of the Reno educational landscape for families residing in the 89523 zip code.

461

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WESTERGARD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	125
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
269 (58.4%)
Hispanic
125 (27.1%)
Two or More
37 (8.0%)
Asian
18 (3.9%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)746-5800
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/westergard
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 12

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE WESTERGARD ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE WESTERGARD ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	45.6%
Male	251	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)