HUNTER LAKE ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/hunterlake

306 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hunter Lake Elementary School, located in the established neighborhoods of southwest Reno, is a public school within the Washoe County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing presence in the community and its commitment to fostering a traditional, supportive learning environment. It typically emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and community-based initiatives.

The school is noted for its stable faculty and the active involvement of its parent community, which contributes to a collaborative atmosphere. As part of the Reno metropolitan area, Hunter Lake Elementary benefits from a diverse student population and a curriculum aligned with state standards, aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. With its central location near local parks and residential areas, the school remains a focal point for families in the 89509 zip code seeking a community-oriented educational experience.

306

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUNTER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	75
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
190 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
75 (24.5 %)
Two or More
23 (7.5 %)
Black
10 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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)333-5040
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/hunterlake
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
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 41

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HUNTER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HUNTER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	46.7%
Male	163	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)