Desert Heights Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reno, Nevada 89506 · Washoe County
#379 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#48990 of 50,301 nationally
About Desert Heights Elementary
Desert Heights Elementary is a public elementary located in Reno, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 474 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 379th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is students per teacher (21th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 474.
There are 74 schools in Reno; Desert Heights Elementary ranks 68th of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.2
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 Desert Heights Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desert Heights Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students · 273 m away
Silver Lake Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 2.8 km away
Stead Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students · 3.3 km away
William Obrien Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students · 3.5 km away
Lemmon Valley Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 3.9 km away
Alice Smith Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students · 6.5 km away
North Valleys High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students · 7.3 km away
Nancy Gomes Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 7.9 km away
Cold Springs Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 8.1 km away
Michael Inskeep Elementary School
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 9.0 km away
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Lois Allen Elementary
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478 students
Cahlan Marion ES
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Alyce Taylor Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Heights Elementary a good school?
Desert Heights Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 11.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #379 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 Desert Heights Elementary rank in Nevada?
Desert Heights Elementary ranks #379 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #48990 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Heights Elementary?
Desert Heights Elementary had 474 students in 2025.
Is Desert Heights Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Heights Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Heights Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Heights Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.