Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

www.maternorthernnevada.org/

Charter School 489 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Academy Northern Nevada is a public charter school located in Reno, Nevada, that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the wider Mater Academy network—a nationally recognized organization known for its focus on high academic standards—the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Their educational philosophy emphasizes a student-centered approach that integrates core subjects with character development, aiming to prepare students for success in both secondary education and beyond.

The school is defined by its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment where faculty and staff prioritize individualized attention and community engagement. By utilizing innovative instructional strategies and a structured learning framework, Mater Academy Northern Nevada seeks to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the resources needed to excel. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to build a collaborative culture that supports the holistic development of every child.

489

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	368
Black	24
Asian	7
Two or More	11
American Indian	17

Hispanic
368 (75.4 %)
White
61 (12.5 %)
Black
24 (4.9 %)
American Indian
17 (3.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(775)470-8950
Website:	http://www.maternorthernnevada.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	62
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	48.5%
Male	251	51.3%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)