Serving 714 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 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemmon Valley Elementary School's student population of 714 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lemmon Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemmon Valley Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
51%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
35%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemmon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Lemmon Valley Elementary School is ranked #396 out of 692 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
714 students attend Lemmon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lemmon Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lemmon Valley Elementary School?
Lemmon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lemmon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Lemmon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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