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Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School

1349 BACKER WY, RENO, NV 89523

Ranked 115 of 209 in Nevada

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Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School

1349 BACKER WY, RENO, NV 89523

Ranked 115 of 209 in Nevada

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About Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 43% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
493
Total Students
$63635
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 43.1%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic 37%
Black 3.9%
Two+ Races 8.8%
Native Am. 1.2%
White
43.1%
Asian
5.3%
Hispanic
37%
Black
3.9%
Two+ Races
8.8%
Native Am.
1.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 493
53.6%
264 Female
46.4%
229 Male

Student Population

493 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

595 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1349 BACKER WY, RENO, NV 89523

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Phone

(775) 746-5810

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TOP 115 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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

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Latest News

Sarah Winnemucca Elementary recently received approximately $2,000 in much-needed school supplies — including paper, pencils, and erasers — donated by the Washoe County Education Alliance and community supporters.

FAQ

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

Ans. The school usually provides district-run bus services for eligible students, depending on how far away they live and what routes are available. Families can find out about the Washoe County School District's current routes.

Q2. Are there any after-school activities at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the school often offers after-school enrichment activities like homework clubs, activity programs, and seasonal workshops, but this depends on staffing and availability.

Q3. What does the school do to help new students adjust to Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School?

Ans. To help new students get used to the school environment, the school offers orientation support, teacher guidance, and activities that help them fit in with their classmates.

Q4. Can parents help out on campus?

Ans. Yes, parents can volunteer, but they must follow district rules, such as getting the necessary background checks and permission before they can help.

Q5. What ways does the school use to keep families up to date?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date through newsletters, district communication apps, classroom messages, and regular meetings between parents and teachers.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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