Sonoma Heights Elementary

1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445

www.hcsdnv.com/o/she

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sonoma Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Winnemucca, Nevada, serving students within the Humboldt County School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. It serves a diverse student population, providing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-integrated into the local Winnemucca community, focusing on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to enhance the overall educational experience. In addition to core academic subjects, Sonoma Heights typically offers programs and activities aimed at encouraging student engagement and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school strives to provide a safe and productive setting where children can develop the essential skills necessary for long-term success.

468

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonoma Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	220
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	8

Hispanic
220 (47.0%)
White
208 (44.4%)
Two or More
18 (3.8%)
Black
11 (2.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.7%)
Asian
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:	Humboldt
Phone:	(775)623-8165
Website:	http://www.hcsdnv.com/o/she
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
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 87

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 104