- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparks, NV
Sun Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320048000249
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Valley Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Sun Valley Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 320048000249 · Sparks, NV Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 17.9:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Sun Valley Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sun Valley 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 520
Sun Valley Elementary
520 students
What this shows Sun Valley Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Valley Elementary compares
Sun Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 21% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 47% in Nevada - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Sun Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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 elementary schools in Sparks
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Elementary
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary?
Sun Valley Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 14% 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 Sun Valley Elementary?
93.0% of students at Sun Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley Elementary?
Sun Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Sun Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Sun Valley 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.