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George Westergard Elementary School

1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 482 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 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in NV
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

George Westergard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
George Westergard Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#63 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Westergard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in George Westergard Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George Westergard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of George Westergard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Westergard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Westergard Elementary School's ranking?
George Westergard Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are George Westergard Elementary School often compared to?
George Westergard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School, Rollan Melton Elementary School, Verdi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
482 students attend George Westergard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of George Westergard Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
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?
George Westergard Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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