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Desert Heights Elementary

Reno, Nevada · Grades K to 5 · Washoe County

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About Desert Heights Elementary

Located in Reno, Nevada, Desert Heights Elementary is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 474 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Reno. There are about 18.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (26.2 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 9 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 112 schools in Washoe County. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Washoe County.

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School facts

Address13948 Mount Bismark Street, Reno, NV 89506
Phone(775) 677-5444
School districtWashoe County
GradesK to 5
Students (2024-25)474
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)26.2
Students per teacher18.1
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Washoe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 320048000426). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Heights Elementary serve?

Desert Heights Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Desert Heights Elementary?

Desert Heights Elementary reported 474 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Heights Elementary?

About 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 474 students and 26.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Heights Elementary a public or charter school?

Desert Heights Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Heights Elementary in?

Desert Heights Elementary is part of Washoe County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nv/washoe-county/

Where is Desert Heights Elementary located?

Desert Heights Elementary is at 13948 Mount Bismark Street, Reno, NV 89506. The phone number is (775) 677-5444.

How many other schools are near Desert Heights Elementary?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Heights Elementary in our directory.

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