- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Florence Drake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Florence Drake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000214
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Drake Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Drake Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Drake Elementary ranks #1 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Florence Drake Elementary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 320048000214 · Sparks, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 18.1:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Florence Drake Elementary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Florence Drake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 254
Florence Drake Elementary
254 students
What this shows Florence Drake Elementary reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Drake Elementary compares
Florence Drake Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 22% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 48% in Nevada - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 32.7%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Florence Drake Elementary is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Drake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Drake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Sparks
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Drake Elementary
How many students attend Florence Drake Elementary?
Florence Drake Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Drake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Drake Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Drake Elementary?
93.7% of students at Florence Drake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Drake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Florence Drake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Drake Elementary?
Florence Drake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Drake Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Drake Elementary ranks #1 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Florence Drake Elementary, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.