Smith, Kate Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
9%
6%

Hispanic
54%
45%

Black
5%
12%

White
28%
27%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
80%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Smith, Kate Elementary School?
321 students attend Smith, Kate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Smith, Kate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith, Kate Elementary School?
Smith, Kate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Smith, Kate Elementary School offer ?
Smith, Kate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Smith, Kate Elementary School part of?
Smith, Kate Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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