Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia Palmer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Palmer Elementary School serves the southern part of Sun Valley, NV, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Palmer Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Virginia Palmer 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 Virginia Palmer Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#416 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
46%
Black
2%
12%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Palmer Elementary School is ranked #416 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Virginia Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Virginia Palmer Elementary School?
419 students attend Virginia Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Virginia Palmer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Palmer Elementary School?
Virginia Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Virginia Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia Palmer Elementary School part of?
Virginia Palmer Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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