Van Gorder Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sparks, Nevada 89436 · Washoe County
#7 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#6911 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Gorder Elementary
Van Gorder 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 649 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 7th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 649.
There are 35 schools in Sparks; Van Gorder Elementary ranks 1st of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
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 Van Gorder Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Gorder Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Spanish Springs Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students · 2.3 km away
Sky Ranch Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,206 students · 3.9 km away
Alyce Taylor Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 3.9 km away
John Bohach Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students · 4.0 km away
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students · 4.3 km away
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 4.6 km away
Spanish Springs High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,131 students · 4.9 km away
Bud Beasley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 5.4 km away
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Sparks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students · 5.5 km away
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 6.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Gorder Elementary a good school?
Van Gorder Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #7 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 Van Gorder Elementary rank in Nevada?
Van Gorder Elementary ranks #7 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #6911 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Gorder Elementary?
Van Gorder Elementary had 649 students in 2025.
Is Van Gorder Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Van Gorder Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Gorder Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Gorder Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.