Florence Drake Elementary School

2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Florence Drake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10% in NV
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Florence Drake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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School Overview

Florence Drake Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Florence Drake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Drake Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NV)
#53 out of 684 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
26%
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55-59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
57%
44%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
32%
29%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florence Drake Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Drake Elementary School is ranked #53 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Florence Drake Elementary School?
218 students attend Florence Drake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Florence Drake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Florence Drake Elementary School offer ?
Florence Drake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Florence Drake Elementary School part of?
Florence Drake Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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