Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Gorder Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Gorder Elementary School serves the southern part of Sparks, NV, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Gorder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Van Gorder Elementary School's student population of 649 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Van Gorder 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 Van Gorder Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#40 out of 684 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Van Gorder Elementary School's ranking?
Van Gorder Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Van Gorder Elementary School often compared to?
Van Gorder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Springs Elementary School, Brown Elementary School, John Bohach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Van Gorder Elementary School?
649 students attend Van Gorder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Van Gorder Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Gorder Elementary School?
Van Gorder Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Van Gorder Elementary School offer ?
Van Gorder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Gorder Elementary School part of?
Van Gorder Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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