Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sun Valley 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 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sun Valley Elementary School serves the southern part of Sun Valley, NV, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#596 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
Showing 2003–2023. 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 Sun Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sun Valley Elementary School is ranked #596 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
520 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sun Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary School part of?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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