DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

13948 MOUNT BISMARK STREET
RENO, NV 89506

www.washoeschools.net/desertheights

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Heights Elementary School, located in the North Valley area of Reno, Nevada, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Washoe County School District, the school is situated in a growing residential community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment focused on academic growth and social development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff committed to student success.

Beyond core academics, Desert Heights places a significant value on community engagement and building a positive school culture. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its PTA and various volunteer programs, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between home and school. With a focus on inclusivity and character education, the institution strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that prepares its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

463

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	220
Black	11
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
220 (47.5 %)
White
156 (33.7 %)
Pacific Islander
43 (9.3 %)
Two or More
24 (5.2 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)677-5444
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/desertheights
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
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 39

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	50.1%
Male	231	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)