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#419 of 691 schools in NV
Sun Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Washoe County · Sparks, NV
A Washoe County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5490 LEON DRIVE, Sparks, NV 89433
- Math 25% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sun Valley Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sun Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,987/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,208
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Allen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Esther Bennett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Virginia Palmer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Caughlin Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #66 of 109
- District spending per student
- $10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sun Valley Elementary is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun Valley Elementary
Sun Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun Valley Elementary
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary serve?
Sun Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary?
Sun Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun Valley Elementary rank in NV?
Sun Valley Elementary ranks #419 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Sun Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sun Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun Valley Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sun Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun Valley Elementary?
100.4% of students at Sun Valley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (775) 674-4420
- Area population (ZIP 89433)
- 23,385
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89433; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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