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NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9600 MOJAVE SKY DR, RENO, NV 89521 · (775) 852-6570 · Washoe County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL487 STUDENTS
Enrollment
487
Elementary
DISTRICT 398 · STATE 480
Student : Teacher
18.0:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.1:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
15%
75 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 85%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
68
Grade 1
67
Grade 2
89
Grade 3
87
Grade 4
75
Grade 5
100
Student demographics
White
26354%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 26%
Hispanic
9720%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 46%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 12%
Asian
7716%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Two+
398%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 8%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25352%
Female
23448%

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Test scores

Nevada SBAC 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
67.4%
NV avg 45.8% . -1.4pp since 2023
Math
71.5%
NV avg 35.6% . +6.6pp since 2023
Source: Nevada SBAC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
58.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.5%
based on NV schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+6.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

As a moderately sized elementary school in RENO, Nevada, NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls 487 students from grades pre-K through 5, operated by Washoe County.

Within Washoe County, which oversees 113 schools and 63,412 students, NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

On demographics, NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that the most-represented group is White (54%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school logs 20% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 8% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 63%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.0:1. The state averages about 18.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 15% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Washoe County runs at roughly 56%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 58.0%.

Zooming out to the county, Washoe County reports that median household earnings sit near $88,096, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Washoe County's 127 public schools (combined enrollment of about 68,279 students), NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: KENDYL DEPOALI MIDDLE SCHOOL, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes 1st of 4 in the immediate cluster, ahead of the nearby-schools average of 44.4%.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Washoe County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
497,200
Census ACS
Median income
$88,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
127
68,279 students

Quick facts

School name
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
Washoe County
Address
9600 MOJAVE SKY DR, RENO, NV 89521
Phone
(775) 852-6570
County
Washoe County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
487
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
18.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
75 (15%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
320048000936
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 487 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 18.0:1 (27 FTE teachers).
How diverse is NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 54% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 16% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by Washoe County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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