HUFFAKER ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/huffaker

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Huffaker Elementary School, located in the residential community of Reno, Nevada, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Washoe County School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school integrates modern teaching practices to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Huffaker Elementary plays a central role in its local neighborhood, often fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where diversity is respected and students are encouraged to participate in various enrichment activities. By providing a structured yet engaging atmosphere, Huffaker aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of personal responsibility in every child who walks through its doors.

320

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUFFAKER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	81
Black	11
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
197 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
81 (25.3 %)
Two or More
19 (5.9 %)
Black
11 (3.4 %)
Asian
9 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)689-2510
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/huffaker
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HUFFAKER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HUFFAKER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	53.1%
Male	150	46.9%

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