BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Reno, NV with about 862 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Brown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Brown Elementary School, located at 13815 Spelling Court in Reno, Nevada, is a public school serving students within the Washoe County School District. Situated in the South Reno area, the school is positioned within a growing suburban community, catering to families who prioritize a structured elementary education environment. As part of the Washoe County system, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, focusing on foundational academic growth, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment for its students.

The school is known for its role as a neighborhood anchor, promoting community engagement and parental involvement, which are hallmark features of the district’s elementary programs. Like many schools in the region, Brown Elementary emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. Parents and stakeholders typically view the school as an integral part of the local infrastructure, providing a stable and academic-focused setting for children in the 89511 zip code area.

For more information, contact Brown Elementary School at (775) 851-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89511
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BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Reno, NV with about 862 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Washoe County
Total Students:
862
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 862 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.1%
Hispanic/Latino
15.5%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
5.7%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.