Sierra Nevada Academy Charter vs Stead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
Stead Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students
| Measure | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter Reno, Nevada | Stead Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 408 | #369 of 408 |
| National rank | #43811 of 50,301 | #48609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 251 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 41.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 12.7).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Stead Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 41.8).
- •Stead Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 251.
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is a charter school while Stead Elementary is a public 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter better than Stead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Nevada Academy Charter ranks higher (21.7 vs 12.7 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter and Stead Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter: 251. Stead Elementary: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Nevada Academy Charter and Stead Elementary rank in Nevada?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is 297th of 408 and Stead Elementary is 369th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).