Sierra Nevada Academy Charter

Charter School 251 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS), located in the Stead area of Reno, Nevada, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its focus on a holistic educational approach that emphasizes individualized instruction and the development of the "whole child." By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive learning environment, SNACS aims to foster academic excellence while simultaneously nurturing the social, emotional, and physical well-being of its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the academy distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to community and extracurricular involvement. The school places a high priority on parent and family engagement, viewing the educational process as a partnership between home and school. Furthermore, SNACS is recognized for its unique emphasis on physical fitness and health, often integrating movement and active learning into the daily school experience to help students stay engaged and energized throughout the academic day.

251

Total Students

6.6

Full-Time Teachers

37.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	99
Black	6
Asian	11
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
111 (44.2%)
Hispanic
99 (39.4%)
Two or More
21 (8.4%)
Asian
11 (4.4%)
Black
6 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)677-4500
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	37.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 35

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	18
Grade 5	21
Grade 6	34
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	49.8%
Male	126	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)