Rita Cannan Elementary
Reno, NV · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Rita Cannan Elementary is a elementary school located in Reno, Nevada. The school serves 381 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), Rita Cannan Elementary performs below the state average for Nevada. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rita Cannan Elementary has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Rita Cannan Elementary has 381 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1.
Yes, Rita Cannan Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +12, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Rita Cannan Elementary is part of the Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.