ESTHER BENNETT ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/bennett

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Esther Bennett Elementary School is a public school located in the Kiley Ranch area of Sparks, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Washoe County School District. The school is known for its modern facility and community-oriented environment, acting as a central hub for the growing families in the surrounding Sparks neighborhoods. Its educational approach focuses on fostering academic growth while emphasizing character development and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Esther Bennett Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school frequently hosts events to encourage family involvement and offers various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore interests outside of the classroom. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty works to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the resources and support necessary to reach their full potential.

529

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESTHER BENNETT ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	386
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
386 (73.0%)
White
106 (20.0%)
Two or More
15 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.5%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Black
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)674-4444
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/bennett
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
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 18

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ESTHER BENNETT ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ESTHER BENNETT ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	47.8%
Male	276	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)