Van Gorder Elementary School
Sparks, NV 89436
Phone: (775) 425-7722
Fax: (775) 425-7725
District: Washoe County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-6 • 890 students
Sparks's Van Gorder Elementary School serves grades PK-6 in the Washoe County School District. It is among the few public schools in Nevada to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Van Gorder Elementary School is a public school in the Washoe County School District located in Sparks, NV. As of 2012, the students are 76.1% White, non-Hispanic; 11.8% Hispanic; 5.4% Multiracial; 3.8% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.1% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.6% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 8% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 76.1% | 48% | 37% |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 37% | 40% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 4% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.8% | 5% | 6% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2.1% | 3% | 10% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.6% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 8% | 44% | 54% |
| English learners | — | 17% | 19% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sparks | NV | 3.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stead | Reno | NV | 11.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sierra Army Depot | 46.3 mi. |
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