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#51 of 77 private schools in NV

Imagination Station

Elementary School

1410 IRATCABAL DR, Sparks, NV 89436

Private

Enrollment

32

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 2nd

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nevada private schools

#51 of 77

In Sparks

#2 of 2

public schools

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Imagination Station

5.8/10

Elementary School in Sparks · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Imagination Station

Imagination Station is a private elementary school in Sparks, NV. Imagination Station serves approximately 32 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Imagination Station has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 77 private schools in NV.

How it compares1.0 pts below NV schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • NV avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 32 students, Imagination Station is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8:1 students to teachers, Imagination Station sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Imagination Station is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Imagination Station compares to 25 public schools serving similar grades in Sparks, NV

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
17.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
32
This School
vs
433
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.2% vs 0%
Asian 15.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.1% vs 0%
Imagination Station Sparks Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Imagination Station (this school) 5.8
BUD BEASLEY ELEMENTARY 8.4
MIGUEL SEPULVEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.4
JERRY WHITEHEAD ELEMENTARY 5.4
LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY 7.2
LENA JUNIPER ELEMENTARY 7.0
JOHN BOHACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.5
MARVIN MOSS ELEMENTARY 8.5
KATHERINE DUNN ELEMENTARY 7.1
FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY 9.0
GREENBRAE ELEMENTARY 5.7
VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY 6.5
ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY 7.2
SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY 5.9
LINCOLN PARK ELEMENTARY 4.3
AGNES RISLEY ELEMENTARY 5.2
ROBERT MITCHELL ELEMENTARY 7.4
VAN GORDER ELEMENTARY 8.5
LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY 3.9
JESSE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.5
KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY 6.7

Showing 20 of 25 schools. View all schools in Sparks

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NV.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 31%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Enrollment 32
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NV

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.2%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic 3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1410 IRATCABAL DR, Sparks, NV 89436

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Imagination Station may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY (rated 9.0/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOHN BOHACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARVIN MOSS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sparks, see our Sparks schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
PEBBLES PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Sparks 0.0 mi
BUD BEASLEY ELEMENTARY Sparks 0.5 mi 8.4
MIGUEL SEPULVEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sparks 0.8 mi 6.4
JERRY WHITEHEAD ELEMENTARY Sparks 1.2 mi 5.4
EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOL Sparks 1.6 mi 4.8
EXCEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sparks 1.8 mi 6.9
LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.0 mi 7.2
SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL Sparks 2.1 mi 7.9
JOHN BOHACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sparks 2.1 mi 8.5
LOU MENDIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Sparks 2.1 mi 5.7
LENA JUNIPER ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.0 mi 7.0
KATHERINE DUNN ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.3 mi 7.1
MARVIN MOSS ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.3 mi 8.5
FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.4 mi 9.0
Alpine Academy High School Sparks 2.8 mi 4.8
GREENBRAE ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.7 mi 5.7
GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY Sparks 3.1 mi 5.3
LINCOLN PARK ELEMENTARY Sparks 3.3 mi 4.3
VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.9 mi 6.5
ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY Sparks 3.1 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 89436 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,485

Median Home Value

$546,600

Median Rent

$2,011/mo

Population

48,221

College Educated

35.9%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

39.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Imagination Station

What grades does Imagination Station serve?

Imagination Station serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Imagination Station?

Imagination Station has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagination Station?

The student-teacher ratio at Imagination Station is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Imagination Station rank in NV?

Imagination Station ranks #51 of 77 private schools in NV.

What is Imagination Station's MySchoolScout rating?

Imagination Station has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Imagination Station a private school?

Yes, Imagination Station is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Imagination Station a religious school?

No, Imagination Station is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washoe County

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