NATCHEZ ELEMENTARY

(775)351-1902

www.washoeschools.net/natchez

120 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Natchez Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Wadsworth, Nevada. Situated on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing educational services to students in the surrounding area. It operates under the Washoe County School District, focusing on foundational academic development for children in its primary grade levels.

Because of its unique location, the school emphasizes a connection to the local community and culture. It is known for its small-school environment, which allows for closer interaction between teachers, students, and families. The facility at Highway 447 serves as both an educational institution and a significant landmark within the Wadsworth region, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible public education to students in outlying rural districts.

120

Total Students

12.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NATCHEZ ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	10
Two or More	4
American Indian	91
Pacific Islander	2

American Indian
91 (75.8 %)
White
13 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
10 (8.3 %)
Two or More
4 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.7 %)

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)351-1902
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/natchez
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
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 1

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 16