Virginia Palmer Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sparks, Nevada 89433 · Washoe County
#243 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#40423 of 50,301 nationally
About Virginia Palmer Elementary
Virginia Palmer 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 419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 243rd of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 419.
There are 35 schools in Sparks; Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks 22nd of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 Virginia Palmer Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Virginia Palmer Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desert Skies Middle School
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students · 1.8 km away
Esther Bennett Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 2.0 km away
Sun Valley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students · 2.0 km away
John Bohach Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students · 3.1 km away
Sky Ranch Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,206 students · 3.3 km away
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 3.5 km away
Lois Allen Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 3.7 km away
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 3.9 km away
Procter R. Hug High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students · 4.7 km away
Tmcc Magnet School
Reno · Public high · Grades 10–12
245 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
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419 students
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420 students
Mount Rose K-8 Academy of Languages
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420 students
Mountain View ES
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421 students
Morrow Sue H ES
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Wiener Jr Louis ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Virginia Palmer Elementary a good school?
Virginia Palmer Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #243 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 Virginia Palmer Elementary rank in Nevada?
Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks #243 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #40423 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Virginia Palmer Elementary?
Virginia Palmer Elementary had 419 students in 2025.
Is Virginia Palmer Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Virginia Palmer Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Virginia Palmer Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Virginia Palmer Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.