Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lemmon Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lemmon Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lemmon Valley Elementary School's student population of 635 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Lemmon Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemmon Valley Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
57%
46%
Black
2%
12%
White
27%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Washoe County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemmon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Lemmon Valley Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Lemmon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Lemmon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Heights Elementary School, Libby Booth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lemmon Valley Elementary School?
635 students attend Lemmon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lemmon Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemmon Valley Elementary School?
Lemmon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lemmon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Lemmon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lemmon Valley Elementary School part of?
Lemmon Valley Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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