Virginia Palmer Elementary School
Sparks, NV 89433
Phone: (775) 674-4400
Fax: (775) 674-4417
District: Washoe County School District
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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