SARAH WINNEMUCCA ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/winnemucca

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School, located at 1349 Backer Way in Reno, Nevada, is a public elementary school serving students within the Washoe County School District. Named after the influential 19th-century Paiute author, activist, and educator, the school reflects a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The campus is situated in the suburban residential area of Northwest Reno, providing a community-centered atmosphere for families in the surrounding neighborhoods.

The school is dedicated to academic development and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting social-emotional learning. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. With a focus on foundational skills and student engagement, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

496

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SARAH WINNEMUCCA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	189
Black	23
Asian	28
Two or More	43
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
204 (41.1%)
Hispanic
189 (38.1%)
Two or More
43 (8.7%)
Asian
28 (5.6%)
Black
23 (4.6%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)746-5810
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/winnemucca
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SARAH WINNEMUCCA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SARAH WINNEMUCCA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	50.8%
Male	244	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)