Donner Springs Elementary vs Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
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.
Donner Springs Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Donner Springs Elementary Reno, Nevada | Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 408 | #271 of 408 |
| National rank | #37782 of 50,301 | #42260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donner Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 24.1).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is the larger school with 494 students compared with 414.
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 Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Donner Springs Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 24.1 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 Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donner Springs Elementary: 414. Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donner Springs Elementary and Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy rank in Nevada?
Donner Springs Elementary is 210th of 408 and Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is 271st of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).