How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SPARKS, NV | SPARKS, NV |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | 419 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.9:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.9% | 97.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,973 | $14,973 |
| District | WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 20.5% |
| African American | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% | 72.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 304.4:1 | 419:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.7% | 16.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 161 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.