LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lois Allen Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Sparks, NV with about 555 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, Lois Allen Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Lois Allen Elementary School is a public school located in the Spanish Springs area of Sparks, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become active, engaged members of their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which emphasizes consistent communication between educators, students, and families. With a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school, Lois Allen Elementary utilizes various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles. The facility serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

For more information, contact Lois Allen Elementary School at (775) 674-4430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5155 McGuffy Road
Sparks, NV 89433
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LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparks, NV with about 555 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Washoe County
Total Students:
555
Teachers:
32.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 555 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.1%
White
25.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
1.3%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.