Desert Heights Elementary vs Stead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 3.3 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
Stead Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students
| Measure | Desert Heights Elementary Reno, Nevada | Stead Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 408 | #369 of 408 |
| National rank | #48990 of 50,301 | #48609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.7 vs 11.6).
- •Desert Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Stead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Stead Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.2).
- •Stead Elementary is the larger school with 647 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 Stead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stead Elementary ranks higher (12.7 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 Stead Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Heights Elementary: 474. Stead Elementary: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Heights Elementary and Stead Elementary rank in Nevada?
Desert Heights Elementary is 379th of 408 and Stead Elementary is 369th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).