SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sun Valley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Sparks, NV with about 681 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Sun Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sun Valley Elementary School, located on Leon Drive in Sparks, Nevada, is a public school serving students in the Washoe County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing fundamental primary education to the local community, emphasizing core academic skills in a supportive, structured environment. The school plays a vital role in the Sun Valley area, serving as a hub for local families and aiming to cultivate a strong sense of community while preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.
Like many schools within the Washoe County system, Sun Valley Elementary prioritizes student growth through a standards-based curriculum and a commitment to inclusivity. The school typically offers a range of resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, including initiatives for literacy and math proficiency. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to create a positive learning culture that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional development for every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Sun Valley Elementary School at (775) 674-4420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sparks, NV 89433
(775) 674-4420
SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparks, NV with about 681 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washoe County
- Total Students:
- 681
- Teachers:
- 41.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 681 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.1%
- White
- 15.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.