Sonoma Heights Elementary School

1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sonoma Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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-6
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in NV
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sonoma Heights Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Sonoma Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoma Heights Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#238 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sonoma Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sonoma Heights Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sonoma Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sonoma Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonoma Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Sonoma Heights Elementary School is ranked #238 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sonoma Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Sonoma Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winnemucca Grammar School, Grass Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Sonoma Heights Elementary School?
464 students attend Sonoma Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sonoma Heights Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoma Heights Elementary School?
Sonoma Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sonoma Heights Elementary School offer ?
Sonoma Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sonoma Heights Elementary School part of?
Sonoma Heights Elementary School is part of Humboldt County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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