B+
Above Average
82/100

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1349 BACKER WY, Reno, NV 89523
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 62nd percentile in Nevada
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 66th 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

82
Repit Score
out of 100
491
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%62/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%66/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 56th percentile in Nevada (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% 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 +4 points better 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 proficiency36% (−3 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%12%reading -6 pts, math -5 pts30th percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -30 pts, math -20 pts12th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading -5 pts, math -8 pts47th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -4 pts, math -2 pts42nd 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 1349 BACKER WY
City Reno
ZIP Code 89523
District 3200480
NCES School ID 320048000428
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89523

Understanding the community around Sarah Winnemucca Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,915
Per Capita Income $53,505
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $512,000
Median Rent $1,636
Owner-Occupied 61.0%
Renter-Occupied 39.0%
View full data for ZIP 89523 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sarah Winnemucca Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.3%
Hispanic/Latino 35.0%
Two or More Races 10.6%
Black 5.7%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 491
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Sarah Winnemucca Elementary?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has 491 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Sarah Winnemucca Elementary serve?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sarah Winnemucca Elementary receive per student?
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary receives $14,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sarah Winnemucca Elementary in 89523 ▼
Avg Home Value
$645,081
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,216
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
39.0%

Other Schools in 89523

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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