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Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy

1200 Locust Street
Reno, NV 89502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
The Veterans Memorial Elementary School, also known as Veterans Memorial STEM Academy, at 1200 Locust St., is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, operated by the Washoe County School District. It occupies a historic Moderne-style building dating from 1949 that was designed by Nevada architect Russell Mills.
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy's student population of 269 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, By Name and Face to Graduation

School Rankings

Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is 0.49, 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)
#472 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
30%
25-29%
44%
≤10%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
45%
Black
2%
12%
White
19%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy's ranking?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is ranked #472 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
269 students attend Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy offer ?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy part of?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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