Huffaker Elementary School Overview &amp; Key Information (2026 List)

About Huffaker Elementary School

Huffaker Elementary School in Reno, Nevada, is a public school for kids from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. It has about 367 students and one teacher for every 17 students. The school is in the Washoe County School District and has a strong core curriculum and a program for gifted and talented students to help them do well. About 42% of the students are racial or ethnic minorities, so the student body is pretty diverse. Huffaker Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in Nevada, with 40–44% of students being good at math and 50–54% of students being good at reading and language arts. The goals for school improvement are to raise math scores by giving students diagnostic tests, targeted instruction, and regular checks on how well they are doing. The district gives the school steady money, and the class sizes are small, but the school doesn't say how much it spends on each student. The school is in a well-established suburb of Reno where home prices are higher than average and the community is very supportive of it. Huffaker Elementary School is a good place to learn, and its main goal is to help students grow and do well in school.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%

Reading 52%

State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 52% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

347

Total Students

$63635

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 61.6%

Asian 2.8%

Hispanic 25.3%

Black 3.4%

Two+ Races 5.9%

Native Am. 1%

White

61.6%

Asian

2.8%

Hispanic

25.3%

Black

3.4%

Two+ Races

5.9%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 347

53.1%

184 Female

46.9%

163 Male

Student Population

347 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

326 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Huffaker Elementary School Contact Information

Address

980 WHEATLAND RD, RENO, NV 89511

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Phone

(775) 689-2510

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Website

https://www.washoeschools.net/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

A new "H2" option will change some attendance boundaries for the 2026–27 school year, which will affect Huffaker Elementary School. The school also honored Amber Bass, a long-time cafeteria worker, who won the RISE Award in Nevada.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of transportation do students at Huffaker Elementary School have?

Ans. Based on routes and distance requirements set by the district, the school offers bus service to students who qualify.

Q2. Are there any after-school programs or activities that Huffaker Elementary School offers?

Ans. Yes, the school has some after-school programs, like homework help, clubs, and seasonal enrichment activities, but only if there are enough staff members and they are available.

Q3. How does the school let parents know about important changes?

Families get news from the school through newsletters, automated calls, email alerts, and the district's parent portal.

Q4. Can parents help out on campus?

Ans. Yes, parents can help out in the classroom, volunteer for events, and join the Parent-Teacher Organization after they meet the district's requirements for clearance.

Q5. What help is there for students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

The school provides intervention services, small-group instruction, and targeted support programs for students who need help meeting grade-level expectations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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