Virginia Palmer Elementary

Summary:

Virginia Palmer Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 432 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Virginia Palmer Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada elementary schools in academic performance. The school's SBAC assessment scores in both mathematics and reading have been significantly below the Washoe County and Nevada state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics was 31.7%, compared to 33.9% for Washoe County and 32.6% for Nevada. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC Reading was 34.2%, compared to 41.1% for Washoe County and 41.3% for Nevada.

The nearby schools, such as Florence Drake Elementary, Alice Maxwell Elementary, and John Bohach Elementary School, have significantly outperformed Virginia Palmer Elementary on academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics at Florence Drake Elementary was 72.7%, compared to 31.7% at Virginia Palmer Elementary. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC Reading at Florence Drake Elementary was 73.4%, compared to 34.2% at Virginia Palmer Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5890 Klondike
       Sparks, NV  89433


(775) 674-4400

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,230 Help


Students who attend Virginia Palmer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sparks Middle School
High:    Spanish Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.0%
White:
25.7%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 42nd among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Virginia Palmer Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Washoe County School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia Palmer Elementary is $12,230, which is the 18th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Virginia Palmer Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virginia Palmer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Virginia Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.82 201st 246 18.3%
2008 26.35 209th 294 28.9%
2009 22.45 225th 292 22.9%
2010 35.93 186th 300 38.0%
2011 34.46 205th 318 35.5%
2012 36.01 207th 328 36.9%
2013 59.59 135th 330 59.1%
2014 55.65 146th 332 56.0%
2016 34.95 211th 347 39.2%
2017 23.12 273rd 351 22.2%
2018 26.86 252nd 341 26.1%
2019 35.46 243rd 388 37.4%
2021 18.20 273rd 324 15.7%
2022 25.33 267th 380 29.7%
2023 26.72 266th 384 30.7%
2024 37.31 210th 377 44.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Virginia Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.27 112th 213 47.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virginia Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.21 273rd 321 15.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Virginia Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.55 263rd 330 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.12 239th 332 28.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Virginia Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.12 218th 308 29.2%
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Rank History for White students at Virginia Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.18 199th 247 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Virginia Palmer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 3 7 25 12 n/a n/a 0 376
1989 331 5 3 30 9 n/a n/a 0 378
1990 468 11 6 43 15 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 492 6 3 49 7 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 364 7 1 64 8 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 354 11 5 73 14 n/a n/a 0 457
1994 375 10 3 57 15 n/a n/a 0 460
1995 481 20 18 57 20 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 481 20 18 57 20 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 480 16 19 74 18 n/a n/a 0 607
1998 522 20 23 107 21 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 315 21 24 110 14 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 338 19 26 155 17 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 365 24 29 187 19 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 297 25 33 218 15 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 297 25 33 218 15 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 302 22 31 252 20 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 664 664
2006 255 33 41 281 17 n/a n/a 0 627
2007 237 19 24 283 16 n/a n/a 0 579
2008 234 14 31 328 12 n/a n/a 0 619
2009 200 9 26 303 11 n/a n/a 0 549
2010 193 6 22 286 9 n/a n/a 0 516
2011 165 6 14 291 7 8 13 0 504
2012 160 5 8 304 5 8 10 0 500
2013 152 5 10 300 10 4 21 0 502
2014 126 4 10 323 11 4 29 0 507
2015 142 5 11 303 14 4 23 0 502
2016 143 8 12 317 12 3 18 0 513
2017 155 10 9 308 10 5 18 0 515
2018 146 10 6 339 9 7 25 0 542
2019 137 10 6 313 9 7 21 0 503
2020 135 5 3 271 8 11 19 0 452
2021 126 5 5 271 8 11 15 0 441
2022 127 6 6 257 3 12 17 0 428
2023 111 5 6 281 2 8 19 0 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virginia Palmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 17.0 22.1 n/a
1989 378 19.0 19.8 12.7
1990 543 22.0 24.6 n/a
1991 557 25.0 22.2 25.3
1992 444 27.0 16.4 30.6
1993 457 28.0 16.3 37.9
1994 460 25.0 18.4 35
1995 596 27.5 21.7 48.7
1996 596 27.5 21.7 48.7
1997 607 31.0 19.6 26.5
1998 693 35.5 19.5 46.8
1999 484 25.0 19.4 45.5
2000 555 26.5 20.9 36.6
2001 624 31.5 19.8 36.9
2002 588 30.0 19.6 46.4
2003 588 30.0 19.6 46.4
2004 627 36.0 17.4 47.5
2005 664 n/a n/a n/a
2006 627 34.0 18.4 n/a
2007 579 30.0 19.3 n/a
2008 619 33.0 18.8 54.3
2009 549 33.5 16.4 63.6
2010 516 31.5 16.3 68
2011 504 28.0 18.0 77
2012 500 28.0 17.8 81.6
2013 502 28.0 17.9 78.3
2014 507 29.0 17.4 80.9
2015 502 26.0 19.3 76.3
2016 513 26.0 19.7 81.5
2017 515 27.0 19.0 73.4
2018 542 32.0 16.9 67.3
2019 503 33.0 15.2 71
2020 452 30.0 15.0 100
2021 441 28.0 15.7 100
2022 428 n/a n/a 100
2023 432 27.0 16.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virginia Palmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 17.0 22.1 n/a
1989 378 19.0 19.8 12.7
1990 543 22.0 24.6 n/a
1991 557 25.0 22.2 25.3
1992 444 27.0 16.4 30.6
1993 457 28.0 16.3 37.9
1994 460 25.0 18.4 35
1995 596 27.5 21.7 48.7
1996 596 27.5 21.7 48.7
1997 607 31.0 19.6 26.5
1998 693 35.5 19.5 46.8
1999 484 25.0 19.4 45.5
2000 555 26.5 20.9 36.6
2001 624 31.5 19.8 36.9
2002 588 30.0 19.6 46.4
2003 588 30.0 19.6 46.4
2004 627 36.0 17.4 47.5
2005 664 n/a n/a n/a
2006 627 34.0 18.4 n/a
2007 579 30.0 19.3 n/a
2008 619 33.0 18.8 54.3
2009 549 33.5 16.4 63.6
2010 516 31.5 16.3 68
2011 504 28.0 18.0 77
2012 500 28.0 17.8 81.6
2013 502 28.0 17.9 78.3
2014 507 29.0 17.4 80.9
2015 502 26.0 19.3 76.3
2016 513 26.0 19.7 81.5
2017 515 27.0 19.0 73.4
2018 542 32.0 16.9 67.3
2019 503 33.0 15.2 71
2020 452 30.0 15.0 100
2021 441 28.0 15.7 100
2022 428 n/a n/a 100
2023 432 27.0 16.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Virginia Palmer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $668 (6.7%) $9,377 (93.3%) $10,045
2020 $821 (7.3%) $10,409 (92.7%) $11,229
2021 $1,435 (12.7%) $9,883 (87.3%) $11,318
2022 $1,536 (12.6%) $10,694 (87.4%) $12,230

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Palmer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 266th of 384 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Palmer Elementary)57.138.6
 18.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Virginia Palmer Elementary)49.237.5
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Palmer Elementary)41.428.3
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Virginia Palmer Elementary)34.520
 14.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Palmer Elementary)25.913.7
 12.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Virginia Palmer Elementary)38.227.4
 10.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Virginia Palmer Elementary)3627.6
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Virginia Palmer Elementary)4129.4
 11.6%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503432
 14.1%
African American105
 50%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian66
Hispanic313281
 10.2%
Pacific Islander78
 14.3%
White137111
 19%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%100%
 29%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Virginia Palmer Elementary.

Students who attend Virginia Palmer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sparks Middle School
High : Spanish Springs High School

Students at Virginia Palmer Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 26% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks 210th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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