SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/sunvalley

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

502

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	413
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
413 (82.3 %)
White
71 (14.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)674-4420
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/sunvalley
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	49.2%
Male	255	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)