BERNICE MATHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bernice Mathews Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Reno, NV with about 590 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 39 teachers, Bernice Mathews Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Bernice Mathews Elementary School, located in Reno, Nevada, is a public school serving students in the Washoe County School District. Situated in the heart of the 89512 zip code, the school is named in honor of Bernice Mathews, a long-serving Nevada State Senator and community leader known for her commitment to education and public service. The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.
As part of the broader Washoe County educational system, Bernice Mathews Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for middle school success. The school often prioritizes literacy and numeracy programs, supplemented by various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a strong connection with families and the local Reno community, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for young learners during their formative years.
For more information, contact Bernice Mathews Elementary School at (775) 353-5950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5950
BERNICE MATHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Reno, NV with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washoe County
- Total Students:
- 590
- Teachers:
- 39.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 590 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BERNICE MATHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.2%
- White
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.