DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Regular School · RENO, NV
DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is a regular school school in RENO, Nevada, serving grades KG–05 with 474 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 245 | 52% |
| White | 128 | 27% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 3% |
| Asian | 14 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 474 | 277M / 197F |
English Language Learners: 94 (20% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% -12.2pp | 26.2% | 222 |
| Reading Proficiency | 24.0% -17.7pp | 41.7% | 228 |
| Science Proficiency | <=5% | — | 64 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 474 | 100% |
Contact & Location
13948 MOUNT BISMARK STREET
RENO, NV 89506
Phone: (775)677-5444
http://www.washoeschools.net/desertheightsOther Schools in District
- AGNES RISLEY ELEMENTARY Elementary
- ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY Elementary
- ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY Elementary
- ALYCE TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Elementary
- ANDERSON ELEMENTARY Elementary
- BERNICE MATHEWS ELEMENTARY Elementary
- BROWN ELEMENTARY Elementary
- BUD BEASLEY ELEMENTARY Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 89506) → CensusDepth.com
- Nevada population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Nevada teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
320048000426
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD