Jerry Whitehead Elementary School
Sparks, NV 89434
Phone: (775) 626-5200
Fax: (775) 626-5202
District: Washoe County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-6 • 234 students
Jerry Whitehead Elementary School, located in Sparks, Nevada, serves grades PK-6 in the Washoe County School District. It is among the few public schools in Nevada to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary School is a public school located in Sparks, NV. 234 students attend Jerry Whitehead Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT) data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Nevada Department of Education. |
| Academic Progress | 6/10 | The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2024 and 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Nevada Department of Education, using 2024 and 2025 Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT) data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: October 16, 2020
The School Staff, Teachers, volunteers and everyone at this school is WONDERFUL! I am so glad my kids are zoned for this school . I have friend of mines that what there kids to go to this school. I have 5 kids and moved around alot and this Elemenatry school is by far the BEST school . Thank you to everyone at JERRY WHITEHEAD FABULOUS TEAM !
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Posted: June 4, 2018
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Posted: June 4, 2018
Principle shows great leadership , iam retired was a director over 31 yrs she is very approachable.
My grand daughter Kindergarten teach is amazing Mrs Guenian
Posted: June 4, 2018
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Posted: June 4, 2018
Treated by office and teachers like they appreciate grand parents stopping by
Posted: February 10, 2015
My kids attend school here. My son is in the all day SWAS GT Program. He loves going to school now because he is getting the education and attention he needs. He wasn't getting that at his other, zoned school. He was treated as a special ed (not saying that is a bad thing) student, when in reality he was misunderstood and gifted. My daughter also goes to school here and has no problems. Bullying is not a problem here as we had an incident with another student and it was handled professionally. The staff really cares about the students safety
Posted: December 26, 2014
Very friendly, helpful, supportive, outgoing, and innovative. I highly recommend this school. What I love about this school the most is that they are eagerly trying to make this school better everyday.
Posted: February 26, 2013
Out of all the elementary schools in the Washoe Cnty area that I have had experience with between my own children and now grand children, Jerry Whitehead is by far superior. Not only in their staff, especially the principal, but the teachers are the most devoted I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Thank you for your dedication.
Posted: July 28, 2012
Had a bad experience with my childs teacher. very rude and not understanding of my childs situation.
Posted: April 4, 2011
Great school, great teachers, great office staff, great nurse .... what else can need to be said.
Posted: February 26, 2011
My son participates in the SWAS full-time GT program at this school. The SWAS teachers are incredible, and my son loves going to school.
Posted: December 9, 2009
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Posted: April 22, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sparks | NV | 6.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stead | Reno | NV | 10.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sierra Army Depot | 49.3 mi. |
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