Alice Smith Elementary vs Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Smith Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
| Measure | Alice Smith Elementary Reno, Nevada | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 408 | #297 of 408 |
| National rank | #43626 of 50,301 | #43811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 512 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 41.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.9 vs 21.7).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 41.8).
- •Alice Smith Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 251.
- •Alice Smith Elementary is a public school while Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice Smith Elementary better than Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alice Smith Elementary and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Smith Elementary: 512. Sierra Nevada Academy Charter: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Smith Elementary and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter rank in Nevada?
Alice Smith Elementary is 292nd of 408 and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is 297th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).