- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
Virginia Palmer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Palmer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000324
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Palmer Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools.
- #12 of 16
- schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Palmer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks #12 of 16 schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Virginia Palmer Elementary shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 320048000324 · Sparks, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 15.5:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Virginia Palmer Elementary shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Virginia Palmer 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 419
Virginia Palmer Elementary
419 students
What this shows Virginia Palmer Elementary reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Palmer Elementary compares
Virginia Palmer 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 27% in Nevada - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 20.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Virginia Palmer 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 Virginia Palmer 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 Virginia Palmer 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Palmer Elementary
How many students attend Virginia Palmer Elementary?
Virginia Palmer Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Palmer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Palmer Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Virginia Palmer Elementary?
97.0% of students at Virginia Palmer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Palmer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Palmer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Palmer Elementary?
Virginia Palmer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Virginia Palmer Elementary rank among schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks #12 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 Virginia Palmer 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.