Lois Allen Elementary vs Rita Cannan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lois Allen Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
Rita Cannan Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Lois Allen Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Rita Cannan Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 408 | #398 of 408 |
| National rank | #49456 of 50,301 | #50122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 478 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| city | Sparks | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lois Allen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.0 vs 6.1).
- •Lois Allen Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Lois Allen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Lois Allen Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.3).
- •Lois Allen Elementary is the larger school with 478 students compared with 405.
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 Lois Allen Elementary better than Rita Cannan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lois Allen Elementary ranks higher (10.0 vs 6.1 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 Lois Allen Elementary and Rita Cannan Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lois Allen Elementary: 478. Rita Cannan Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lois Allen Elementary and Rita Cannan Elementary rank in Nevada?
Lois Allen Elementary is 386th of 408 and Rita Cannan Elementary is 398th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).