Desert Heights Elementary vs Lemmon Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Heights Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Lemmon Valley Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
| Measure | Desert Heights Elementary Reno, Nevada | Lemmon Valley Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 408 | #342 of 408 |
| National rank | #48990 of 50,301 | #46606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lemmon Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 11.6).
- •Lemmon Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Lemmon Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Lemmon Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.2).
- •Lemmon Valley Elementary is the larger school with 635 students compared with 474.
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 Desert Heights Elementary better than Lemmon Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lemmon Valley Elementary ranks higher (17.0 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Heights Elementary and Lemmon Valley Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Heights Elementary: 474. Lemmon Valley Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Heights Elementary and Lemmon Valley Elementary rank in Nevada?
Desert Heights Elementary is 379th of 408 and Lemmon Valley Elementary is 342nd of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).