Virginia Palmer Elementary School

Sparks, NV 89433

Phone: (775) 674-4400
Fax: (775) 674-4417
District: Washoe County School District

6

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK-6 • 500 students

Sparks's Virginia Palmer Elementary School serves grades PK-6 in the Washoe County School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.

Virginia Palmer Elementary School is a public school in the Washoe County School District located in Sparks, NV. As of 2012, the students are 60.8% Hispanic; 32% White, non-Hispanic; 2% Multiracial; 1.6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; 1.6% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% Black, non-Hispanic; and 1% Native American or Native Alaskan. 81.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity School District State
Hispanic 60.8% 37% 40%
White, non-Hispanic 32% 48% 37%
Multiracial 2% 4% 5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.6% 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.6% 5% 6%
Black, non-Hispanic 1% 3% 10%
Native American or Native Alaskan 1% 2% 1%

Student Subgroups

Subgroup School District State
Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program 81.6% 44% 54%
English learners — 17% 19%
# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Spanish Springs Neighborhood/Subdivision Sparks NV 4.3 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Stead Reno NV 7.4 mi
Base Distance
Sierra Army Depot 45.5 mi.
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