VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Virginia Palmer Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Sparks, NV with about 542 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 32 teachers, Virginia Palmer 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.

Virginia Palmer Elementary School, located in Sparks, Nevada, is a public school serving students in the Washoe County School District. Situated in a residential area of Sparks, the school serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to providing foundational education for children in grades K-5. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development among its diverse student body.

As part of the Washoe County system, Virginia Palmer Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while integrating community engagement to enhance the student experience. The school staff generally works to provide a structured atmosphere that encourages literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. For families in the 89433 area, it functions as a core community resource, offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to prepare young students for their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Virginia Palmer Elementary School at (775) 674-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.