Coral Academy Elementary

Charter School 433 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Coral Academy of Science Reno (CASR) – Valley Road Elementary is a tuition-free, state-sponsored public charter school located in Reno, Nevada. Serving elementary-aged students, the school is part of the larger Coral Academy of Science network, which is well-regarded for its emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous and college-preparatory, focusing on fostering academic excellence, critical thinking, and a strong foundation in core subjects to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment characterized by small class sizes and personalized attention. Coral Academy promotes a culture of character development, encouraging students to be responsible and contributing members of their community. By integrating innovative instructional methods with a traditional academic focus, the school seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports both the intellectual and social growth of its students in the Reno area.

433

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coral Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	155
Black	20
Asian	52
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
171 (39.5%)
Hispanic
155 (35.8%)
Asian
52 (12.0%)
Two or More
32 (7.4%)
Black
20 (4.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)322-0274
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 90

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Coral Academy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Coral Academy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	51%
Male	212	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)