Rita Cannan Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reno, Nevada 89512 · Washoe County
#398 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#50122 of 50,301 nationally
About Rita Cannan Elementary
Rita Cannan 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 405 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 6.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 398th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is students per teacher (16th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 405.
There are 74 schools in Reno; Rita Cannan Elementary ranks 73rd of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)14%
- Reading proficiency (30%)19%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.3
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 Rita Cannan Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 405
- 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
- 19.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 14%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rita Cannan Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
High Desert Montessori
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
529 students · 192 m away
Bernice Mathews Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 1.0 km away
Fred W. Traner Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
530 students · 1.2 km away
Agnes Risley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.2 km away
Glenn Duncan S.t.e.m. Academy
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 1.3 km away
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 1.4 km away
Sparks Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
622 students · 1.4 km away
Coral Academy Middle School
Reno · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
588 students · 1.7 km away
Kate Smith Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students · 1.8 km away
Alice Maxwell Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 2.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rita Cannan Elementary a good school?
Rita Cannan Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 6.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #398 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 Rita Cannan Elementary rank in Nevada?
Rita Cannan Elementary ranks #398 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #50122 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rita Cannan Elementary?
Rita Cannan Elementary had 405 students in 2025.
Is Rita Cannan Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Rita Cannan Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rita Cannan Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rita Cannan Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.