School Overview
Rollan D. Melton Elementary School, located in the Sky Ranch area of Reno, Nevada, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Washoe County School District. The school is named in honor of Rollan D. Melton, a prominent local journalist and community leader, and it prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the development of strong character traits. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a range of programs that emphasize core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a significant value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty at Melton Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies to prepare students for the transition to middle school. The school is widely recognized for its active PTA and a supportive parent community, which helps sustain various enrichment activities and events that enhance the overall educational experience for its students in the Northwest Reno area.
543
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROLLAN MELTON ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White362
Hispanic79
Black3
Asian44
Two or More48
American Indian1
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    362 (66.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    79 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (8.8 %)
  • Asian
    44 (8.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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)746-7440
Website: http://www.washoeschools.net/melton
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 114
Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROLLAN MELTON ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten8
Kindergarten67
Grade 186
Grade 292
Grade 375
Grade 4114
Grade 5101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROLLAN MELTON ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25747.3%
Male28652.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)