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Van Gorder Elementary School

7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Gorder Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 5% in NV
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Van Gorder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Van Gorder Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
604 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Van Gorder Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Gorder Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#29 out of 692 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Van Gorder Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Van Gorder Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Van Gorder Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Van Gorder Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Gorder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Gorder Elementary School's ranking?
Van Gorder Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Van Gorder Elementary School often compared to?
Van Gorder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Springs Elementary School, Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Van Gorder Elementary School?
604 students attend Van Gorder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Van Gorder Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Gorder Elementary School?
Van Gorder Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Van Gorder Elementary School offer ?
Van Gorder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Van Gorder Elementary School part of?
Van Gorder Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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