Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES vs Florence Drake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students
Florence Drake Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
| Measure | Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES Reno, Nevada | Florence Drake Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 408 | #169 of 408 |
| National rank | #43327 of 50,301 | #32883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 253 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 52% |
| city | Reno | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Drake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 22.4).
- •Florence Drake Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Florence Drake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.1).
- •Florence Drake Elementary is the larger school with 254 students compared with 253.
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 Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES better than Florence Drake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Drake Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 22.4 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES and Florence Drake Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES: 253. Florence Drake Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES and Florence Drake Elementary rank in Nevada?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES is 286th of 408 and Florence Drake Elementary is 169th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).