DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

13948 MOUNT BISMARK STREET
RENO, NV 89506

www.washoeschools.net/desertheights

474 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Heights Elementary School, located in the North Valley area of Reno, Nevada, is a public school 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 emphasizes a supportive learning environment focused on academic growth and social development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff committed to student success.

Beyond core academics, Desert Heights places a significant value on community engagement and building a positive school culture. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its PTA and various volunteer programs, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between home and school. With a focus on inclusivity and character education, the institution strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that prepares its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

474

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	245
Black	15
Asian	14
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	39

Hispanic
245 (51.7%)
White
128 (27.0%)
Pacific Islander
39 (8.2%)
Two or More
30 (6.3%)
Black
15 (3.2%)
Asian
14 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)677-5444
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/desertheights
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
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 67

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	41.6%
Male	277	58.4%

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