EDITH WEST FRITSCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edith West Fritsch Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carson City school district, located in Carson City, NV with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Edith West Fritsch Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edith West Fritsch Elementary School, located on Bath Street in Carson City, Nevada, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Carson City School District. The school is named in honor of Edith West Fritsch, a dedicated educator who spent decades contributing to the Carson City community. The campus is designed to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing core academics while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student achievement and community engagement. By implementing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Fritsch Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. With a focus on creating a partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, the school remains a staple of the Carson City neighborhood, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Edith West Fritsch Elementary School at (775) 283-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.