Esther Bennett Elementary vs Virginia Palmer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esther Bennett Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Virginia Palmer Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
| Measure | Esther Bennett Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Virginia Palmer Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 408 | #243 of 408 |
| National rank | #46527 of 50,301 | #40423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Palmer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 17.1).
- •Virginia Palmer Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Virginia Palmer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Esther Bennett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Virginia Palmer Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Esther Bennett Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 419.
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 Esther Bennett Elementary better than Virginia Palmer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks higher (27.0 vs 17.1 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 Esther Bennett Elementary and Virginia Palmer Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esther Bennett Elementary: 529. Virginia Palmer Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esther Bennett Elementary and Virginia Palmer Elementary rank in Nevada?
Esther Bennett Elementary is 340th of 408 and Virginia Palmer Elementary is 243rd of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).