C
Below Average
57/100

Donner Springs Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5125 Escuela Way, Reno, NV 89502
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Nevada
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nevada schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
470
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 33rd percentile in Nevada (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Nevada schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nevada. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−6 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency28% (+3 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nevada state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -7 pts, math -1 pts61st percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -6 pts, math +0 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -4 pts, math +3 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5125 Escuela Way
City Reno
ZIP Code 89502
District 3200480
NCES School ID 320048000452
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89502

Understanding the community around Donner Springs Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,228
Per Capita Income $31,878
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%
High School or Higher 79.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $355,900
Median Rent $1,156
Owner-Occupied 34.3%
Renter-Occupied 65.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Donner Springs Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.7%
White 33.6%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Black 5.3%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 470
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Donner Springs Elementary?
Donner Springs Elementary has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Donner Springs Elementary?
Donner Springs Elementary has 470 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Donner Springs Elementary serve?
Donner Springs Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Donner Springs Elementary receive per student?
Donner Springs Elementary receives $14,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Donner Springs Elementary in 89502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,188
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,489
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
65.7%

Other Schools in 89502

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026