Spanish Springs Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sparks, Nevada 89441 · Washoe County
#22 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#13673 of 50,301 nationally
About Spanish Springs Elementary
Spanish Springs Elementary is a public elementary located in Sparks, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 558 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 22nd of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 558.
There are 35 schools in Sparks; Spanish Springs Elementary ranks 4th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Spanish Springs Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Spanish Springs Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alyce Taylor Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 1.8 km away
Van Gorder Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 2.3 km away
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students · 2.6 km away
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Sparks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students · 3.2 km away
Spanish Springs High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,131 students · 3.2 km away
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 3.7 km away
Sky Ranch Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,206 students · 4.6 km away
John Bohach Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students · 4.6 km away
Desert Skies Middle School
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students · 6.6 km away
Virginia Palmer Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students · 7.2 km away
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Fremont Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spanish Springs Elementary a good school?
Spanish Springs Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #22 of 408 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Spanish Springs Elementary rank in Nevada?
Spanish Springs Elementary ranks #22 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #13673 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Spanish Springs Elementary?
Spanish Springs Elementary had 558 students in 2025.
Is Spanish Springs Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Spanish Springs Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Spanish Springs Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Spanish Springs Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.