Desert Heights Elementary School

Reno, NV 89506

Phone: (775) 677-5444
Fax: (775) 677-5448
District: Washoe County School District

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GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK-6 • 537 students

Desert Heights Elementary School, located in Reno, Nevada, serves grades PK-6 in the Washoe County School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10.

Desert Heights Elementary School is a public school in the Washoe County School District located in Reno, NV. As of 2012, the students are 45.3% White, non-Hispanic; 39.1% Hispanic; 5.8% Multiracial; 3.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 3.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; 2.2% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan. 73.4% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity School District State
White, non-Hispanic 45.3% 48% 37%
Hispanic 39.1% 37% 40%
Multiracial 5.8% 4% 5%
Black, non-Hispanic 3.7% 3% 10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 3.5% 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.2% 5% 6%
Native American or Native Alaskan 0.4% 2% 1%

Student Subgroups

Subgroup School District State
Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program 73.4% 44% 54%
English learners — 17% 19%
# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Spanish Springs Neighborhood/Subdivision Sparks NV 8.7 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Stead Reno NV 2.1 mi
Base Distance
Sierra Army Depot 40.2 mi.
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