Jerry Whitehead Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sparks, Nevada 89434 · Washoe County
#53 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#20333 of 50,301 nationally
About Jerry Whitehead Elementary
Jerry Whitehead Elementary is a public elementary located in Sparks, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 234 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 53rd of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 234.
There are 35 schools in Sparks; Jerry Whitehead Elementary ranks 8th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 Jerry Whitehead Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jerry Whitehead Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edward C. Reed High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,092 students · 1.1 km away
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 1.4 km away
Lou Mendive Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students · 1.5 km away
Bud Beasley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 1.8 km away
Marvin Moss Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 1.9 km away
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 2.3 km away
Alpine Academy High School
Sparks · Charter high · Grades 9–12
224 students · 2.7 km away
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 2.8 km away
Lena Juniper Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 3.0 km away
Florence Drake Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jerry Whitehead Elementary a good school?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #53 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 Jerry Whitehead Elementary rank in Nevada?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary ranks #53 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #20333 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary had 234 students in 2025.
Is Jerry Whitehead Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jerry Whitehead Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jerry Whitehead Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.