- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Van Gorder Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Van Gorder Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000523
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Gorder Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Gorder Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Gorder Elementary ranks #3 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Van Gorder Elementary shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 320048000523 · Sparks, NV Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 18.5:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Van Gorder Elementary shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Van Gorder 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 649
Van Gorder Elementary
649 students
What this shows Van Gorder Elementary reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Gorder Elementary compares
Van Gorder Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 81% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 52% in Nevada - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
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 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Van Gorder Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Van Gorder Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Gorder 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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Gorder Elementary
How many students attend Van Gorder Elementary?
Van Gorder Elementary has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Gorder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Gorder Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 18% 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 Van Gorder Elementary?
14.6% of students at Van Gorder Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Gorder Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Van Gorder Elementary is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Gorder Elementary?
Van Gorder Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Van Gorder Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Gorder Elementary ranks #3 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 Van Gorder 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.