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Jessie Beck Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5
31st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools
Better than 92% of Nevada elementary schools
Summary

Jessie Beck Elementary is a PK–5 public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 462 students as part of the Washoe County School District, making it the largest campus among the nearby elementary schools compared here.

In 2025–2026, Jessie Beck ranked 31st of 376 Nevada elementary schools (92nd percentile, 5 stars); the year before, it placed 9th of 379 (98th percentile). The district itself ranks 4th of 12 in Nevada, so the school clearly performs well above district averages. In 2025–2026, 65.7% of students met standards in math, 66.3% in reading, and 54.1% in science — versus district rates of 37%, 44.4%, and 26.3%, and state rates of 36.2%, 45.2%, and 25.5%. Upper grades were especially strong: fifth-grade reading hit 80.8% and fourth-grade math 75.3%, while third-grade reading was 51.5% against a state figure of 44.4%. Only Hunter Lake Elementary, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, and Roy Gomm Elementary are in the same performance tier nearby. Hunter Lake outscored Jessie Beck in 2025–2026, Roy Gomm had slightly higher math and reading but much lower science (39.3% vs. 54.1%), and Mount Rose's higher all-grade scores include middle school grades. Other nearby schools, including Veterans Memorial S.T.E.M. Academy, Echo Loder Elementary School, Bailey Charter School, Libby Booth Elementary, Elmcrest Elementary, and Anderson Elementary, scored far lower, often in the teens or 20s in math and reading.

Chronic absenteeism is a major strength: 12.6% in 2025–2026, well below the district's 27.5% and the state's 25.5%, and lower than almost every nearby school — Libby Booth, for example, was 34.5%. Spending is moderate at $12,859 per student in 2023–2024, less than many lower-performing neighbors, and the student–teacher ratio was 18.4 in 2024–2025. Historically, the school's effectiveness rankings were high across student groups, with low-income students the lowest at the 67th percentile — still above the state median. Scores dipped slightly from an exceptional 2024–2025 peak, but remain far above district and state averages.

462
Students ?
18.4
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,859
Per pupil spending ?
29%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1900 Sharon Way
       Reno, NV  89509

(775) 689-2520

District: Washoe County


Students who attend Jessie Beck Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Darrel Swope Middle School
High:    Reno High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Hispanic:
28.8%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Nevada average (64% vs 39% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 8% of Nevada elementary schools
Among the top-ranked schools in Washoe County
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school64%
District avg39%
Nevada avg39%
31st of 376
Nevada public elementary schools ?
Top 8%▬ steady since 2016
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SchoolDigger rating ?
10th of 62Elementary Schools in the Washoe County
4th of 12Washoe County among Nevada districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
202688.431 of 37691.8%★★★★★
202597.19 of 37997.6%★★★★★
202491.622 of 37794.2%★★★★★
202395.611 of 38497.1%★★★★★
202293.819 of 38095.0%★★★★★
202193.017 of 32494.8%★★★★★
201988.536 of 38890.7%★★★★★
201891.428 of 34191.8%★★★★★
201786.342 of 35188.0%★★★★☆
201690.828 of 34791.9%★★★★★
201489.029 of 33291.3%★★★★★
201389.724 of 33092.7%★★★★★
201285.228 of 32891.5%★★★★★
201187.926 of 31891.8%★★★★★
201096.04 of 30098.7%★★★★★
200976.645 of 29284.6%★★★★☆
200888.621 of 29492.9%★★★★★
200698.23 of 24698.8%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
201886.834 of 33089.7%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
201868.770 of 30877.3%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
201859.4107 of 32166.7%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
201892.622 of 33293.4%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
201861.561 of 22773.1%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
201886.720 of 24791.9%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2018)93rd percentile~ school
White (2018)92nd percentile~ school
Female (2018)90th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2018)77th percentile-15 vs school
Special Education (2018)73rd percentile-19 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2018)67th percentile-25 vs school
By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?
Reading66%+21 vs state
Mathematics66%+29 vs state
Science54%+29 vs state

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What people are saying
by a parent
Friday, August 5, 2011

Open Quote A great school, with wonderful teachers. There is also terrific parental support. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Open Quote School is OK, district and philosophy of teaching are pretty bad. I am reminded, often, that the county is more concerned with test scores and getting funding, than inspiring children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Open Quote Overall excellent school. The facilities are a bit run-down but the teachers, and staff are dedicated and the education is top-notch. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Jessie Beck Elementary

Students at Jessie Beck Elementary are 57% White, 29% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes. Jessie Beck Elementary ranks in the top 8.2% of Nevada elementary schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 462 students attended Jessie Beck Elementary.

Students who attend Jessie Beck Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Darrel Swope Middle School
High : Reno High School

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