Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lois Allen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lois Allen Elementary School serves the southern part of Sun Valley, NV, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lois Allen Elementary School's student population of 478 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lois Allen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lois Allen Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Lois Allen Elementary School is ranked #612 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lois Allen Elementary School?
478 students attend Lois Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lois Allen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lois Allen Elementary School?
Lois Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lois Allen Elementary School offer ?
Lois Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lois Allen Elementary School part of?
Lois Allen Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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