Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES vs Rita Cannan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students
Rita Cannan Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES Reno, Nevada | Rita Cannan Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 408 | #398 of 408 |
| National rank | #43327 of 50,301 | #50122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 253 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 14% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 6.1).
- •Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES does better on math proficiency (29% vs 14%).
- •Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.3).
- •Rita Cannan Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 253.
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 Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES better than Rita Cannan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES ranks higher (22.4 vs 6.1 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES and Rita Cannan Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES: 253. Rita Cannan Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES and Rita Cannan Elementary rank in Nevada?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES is 286th of 408 and Rita Cannan Elementary is 398th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).