Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
13%
45%
Black
1%
12%
White
72%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ted Hunsberger Elementary School, Rollan Melton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School?
395 students attend Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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