Ted Hunsburger Elementary School

The school has become overcrowed. Compared to nearby schools the enrollment here is almost double that of Lenz. The test scores dropped drammatically since the growth. The teachers remain the same, excellent, but there are kids here that do not live in this neighborhood attending this school. They are the siblings of the SWAS kids. This neighborhood is made of exclusive single family homes, but now there is tremendous economic diversity that did not previously exist. This can be both good and bad.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers and the principal! Our first child started his 1st grade in Hunsbeger and now he is a 3rd grader in SWAS program in Hunsberger, he made huge academic progress in the past two years! Now the school offers full time kindergarten which benefits our younger child!
--Submitted by a parent

I think this it the best elementary school in Reno. We looked at a lot of schools before we moved back to Reno and were really impressed with this school and the principal. I have two children in Hunsberger and they love it and are getting an excellent education.
--Submitted by a parent

Came from a really bad public school to Hunsberger. It is 100x better, so far.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal and teachers at Ted Hunsberber Elementary really care about the children and the school and really care about their education. They are very positive and reward good behavior and handle oor behavior quickly and efficently. Both my children have had a wonderful teacher that they love every year and want to do well in school because of that. The school has a very good feeling when you walk down the hallways. Thank you Hunsberger family!
--Submitted by a parent

The school moved to number 1 in 2010, this reflects the parental involvement and teachers. They now have an all day kindergarten and the school within a school program.
--Submitted by a parent

My 6-yr old loves it there. Check out their Accountability Report online at the Washoe school district website, it simply is the best overall.
--Submitted by a parent

I had a kindergartener this past year and was very pleased with the entire school experience -- great teachers, great students, great parents with lots of parental involvement. While the 2 1/2 hour day was short, if you can manage the schedule for kindergarten I highly recommend it! The kids learned far more in that 2 1/2 hours than I would have expected, and they seem ready and enthusiastic about entering 1st grade.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children who attend Hunsberger and love it! My son has behaviorial challenges and the Principal and Dean of the School have really helped my son. He has never been judged, instead is has been loved unconditionally, but with appropriate firmness. The teacher, principal, and Dean have kept my husband and I very informed of his school work and behavior. I would never go anywhere else!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a very involved and accessible principle. The teachers are warm and encouraging. Overall, this school is on a beautiful setting with hard working students and teachers.
--Submitted by a parent