Serving 432 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Virginia Palmer Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virginia Palmer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Palmer Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
26%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 #438 out of 692 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
432 students attend Virginia Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Virginia Palmer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Palmer Elementary School?
Virginia Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Virginia Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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