Nevada Connections Academy
Also known as NV Connections ACAD ES
State Public Charter School Authority
Heads up for K-2 families
This NSPF rating is based on state assessments in grades 3-5 only. K-2 outcomes — early literacy, kindergarten readiness, and classroom-level intervention — are not measured here.
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Double Diamond Elementary
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
School Snapshot
Nevada Connections Academy is an elementary school in State Public Charter School Authority (Reno, Nevada), serving grades K-5. It enrolls 1,052 students. This is a public charter school authorized by the State Public Charter School Authority, meaning enrollment is open statewide and not tied to a residential address. It is designated Title I, indicating that a high share of its students come from low-income households and the school receives federal supplemental funding.
Generated from 2024-2025 Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Comparisons use the statewide average for the same school year.
How this school compares
Compared to the 6 nearby peer schools listed below, Nevada Connections Academy trails the group with an NSPF index score of 22 compared to a peer average of 74 — a gap of about 52 points.
Every peer school in the rail is rated higher. Enrollment of 1,052 students is roughly 538 above the peer average — a larger campus environment.
Peer set is the same nearby same-grade-band schools listed in the alternatives rail below. All deltas computed from the latest published NSPF cycle.
How to Enroll & Lottery Rules
infoEnrollment Type
Charter School (Public & Tuition-Free). Open to all Nevada students, regardless of zoning.
diversity_3Sibling Preference
Priority placement is given to siblings of currently enrolled students. Remaining seats are drawn via blind lottery.
warningAdmissions Timeline
Lottery deadlines and application windows vary by campus and year. Please visit the official portal to check current enrollment dates.
descriptionRequired Documents
- Online application
- Proof of residency
- Birth certificate / proof of age
Key Metrics
Total Enrollment
1,052
Math Proficiency
—
Regular Attendance Rate
89.9%
Science Proficiency
—
Academic Proficiency
% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grades 3-5) · Compared to statewide average · 2024-2025 NSPF
Heads up for K-2 families: NSPF proficiency comes from state assessments in grades 3-5. K-2 outcomes (early literacy, kindergarten readiness, classroom-level intervention) are not part of this rating.
edit_documentEditorial Verdict
Nevada Connections Academy currently faces academic challenges and stands in the lower tier of state accountability rankings. With a 1-star NSPF rating and a score of 21.67/100, the school has been identified as needing additional structural supports to elevate student success.
Specialized interventions and school improvement plans are typically implemented here. Families should look closely at student-teacher ratios, graduation support options, and school-wide growth percentiles to gauge recent trajectory.
Parent Verdict
- infoAcademic Support NeedProficiency scores suggest opportunities for math or ELA improvement.
- check_circleStandard EngagementStudent attendance and engagement are inline with district averages.
- infoLottery EnrollmentCharter school requiring application through their independent lottery portal.
Performance Trends
How this school's key metrics have changed across NSPF reporting years.
Hover a data point for the exact value. Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are omitted because Nevada paused NSPF reporting during COVID-19.
Higher-rated schools within 10 miles also serving K-5
A mix of nearby charter and traditional public schools at the same grade band, ranked by proximity and rating. Charters require a lottery application; traditional public schools may be guaranteed by your address.
Double Diamond Elementary
50.5Different network · 2★ higher
Public · WashoeElizabeth Lenz Elementary
83.3Different network · 3★ higher
Public · WashoeCoral Academy Elementary-South
89Different network · 4★ higher
CharterNorth Star Online School
28.3Different network · 1★ higher
Public · WashoeNick Poulakidas Elementary School
92.5Different network · 4★ higher
Public · WashoeJwood Raw Elementary School
99Different network · 4★ higher
Public · WashoeCan my child attend?
Charter schools are open-enrollment by lottery — attendance is not address-based. Apply directly through the school’s enrollment portal; lotteries usually open in the spring for the following school year.
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