Donner Springs Elementary vs Mariposa Language and Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donner Springs Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
210 students
| Measure | Donner Springs Elementary Reno, Nevada | Mariposa Language and Learning Academy Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 408 | #392 of 408 |
| National rank | #37782 of 50,301 | #49712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 414 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 35.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donner Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 9.0).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 35.0).
- •Donner Springs Elementary is the larger school with 414 students compared with 210.
- •Donner Springs Elementary is a public school while Mariposa Language and Learning Academy 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 Donner Springs Elementary better than Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Donner Springs Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 9.0 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 Donner Springs Elementary and Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donner Springs Elementary: 414. Mariposa Language and Learning Academy: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donner Springs Elementary and Mariposa Language and Learning Academy rank in Nevada?
Donner Springs Elementary is 210th of 408 and Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is 392nd of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).