Serving 868 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nick Poulakidas Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School's student population of 868 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#37 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
18%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
59%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nick Poulakidas Elementary School's ranking?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Nick Poulakidas Elementary School often compared to?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ted Hunsberger Elementary School, Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
868 students attend Nick Poulakidas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nick Poulakidas Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Nick Poulakidas Elementary School offer ?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nick Poulakidas Elementary School part of?
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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