George Westergard Elementary School
Reno, NV 89523
Phone: (775) 746-5800
Fax: (775) 746-5803
District: Washoe County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 621 students
George Westergard Elementary School, located in Reno, Nevada, serves grades PK-5 in the Washoe County School District. It is among the few public schools in Nevada to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
George Westergard Elementary School is a public school in the Washoe County School District located in Reno, NV. As of 2012, the students are 69.9% White, non-Hispanic; 16.1% Hispanic; 7.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.2% Multiracial; 1.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.1% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 12.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 69.9% | 48% | 37% |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 37% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.9% | 5% | 6% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 4% | 5% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.3% | 3% | 10% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 12.6% | 44% | 54% |
| English learners | — | 17% | 19% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sparks | NV | 13 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stead | Reno | NV | 6.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sierra Army Depot | 48.4 mi. |
