Alyce Taylor Elementary vs Van Gorder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alyce Taylor Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
Van Gorder Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Alyce Taylor Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Van Gorder Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 408 | #7 of 408 |
| National rank | #12327 of 50,301 | #6911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 73% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Gorder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 68.5).
- •Van Gorder Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Van Gorder Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Van Gorder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 21.1%).
- •Van Gorder Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.5).
- •Van Gorder Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alyce Taylor Elementary better than Van Gorder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Gorder Elementary ranks higher (76.7 vs 68.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alyce Taylor Elementary and Van Gorder Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alyce Taylor Elementary: 469. Van Gorder Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alyce Taylor Elementary and Van Gorder Elementary rank in Nevada?
Alyce Taylor Elementary is 17th of 408 and Van Gorder Elementary is 7th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).