How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Heights Elementary | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Reno, NV | Reno, NV |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 474 | 251 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 37.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 99.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Heights Elementary | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,869 | $10,869 |
| District | Washoe County School District | Washoe County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Heights Elementary | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.0% | 44.2% |
| African American | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.7% | 39.4% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 8.2% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Heights Elementary | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 506:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.5% | 35.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.