Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Westergard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
George Westergard Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Westergard Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend George Westergard Elementary School?
459 students attend George Westergard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of George Westergard Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Westergard Elementary School?
George Westergard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does George Westergard Elementary School offer ?
George Westergard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Westergard Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is George Westergard Elementary School located?
George Westergard Elementary School is located in the Northwest Reno neighborhood of Reno, NV. There are 4 other public schools located in Northwest Reno.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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