Brown Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reno, Nevada 89521 · Washoe County
#11 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#8695 of 50,301 nationally
About Brown Elementary
Brown Elementary is a public elementary located in Reno, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 514 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 11th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 514.
There are 74 schools in Reno; Brown Elementary ranks 8th of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brown Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Brown Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jwood Raw Elementary School
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 1.8 km away
Damonte Ranch High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,738 students · 2.6 km away
Double Diamond Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 4.6 km away
Galena High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students · 4.7 km away
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
996 students · 4.8 km away
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students · 4.9 km away
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 5.0 km away
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students · 5.1 km away
Marce Herz Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students · 5.9 km away
Ted Hunsberger Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students · 6.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brown Elementary a good school?
Brown Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #11 of 408 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brown Elementary rank in Nevada?
Brown Elementary ranks #11 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #8695 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brown Elementary?
Brown Elementary had 514 students in 2025.
Is Brown Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Brown Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Brown Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brown Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.