ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/maxwell

404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alice Maxwell Elementary School, located in Sparks, Nevada, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Washoe County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive practices. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

Beyond core academics, Alice Maxwell Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school utilizes various programs and initiatives to encourage student participation and character building, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. With its focus on equity and high expectations, the school remains a staple of the Sparks neighborhood, committed to nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

404

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	284
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
284 (70.3 %)
White
83 (20.5 %)
Asian
18 (4.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)353-5580
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/maxwell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	42.8%
Male	231	57.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)