Alice Maxwell Elementary

Summary:

Alice Maxwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 404 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alice Maxwell Elementary consistently performs above the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 46.4% of all students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% in Nevada. In reading, 48.1% of all students were proficient or better, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% in Nevada. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade mathematics, where it outperforms the county and state by a significant margin.

Alice Maxwell Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic student body (70.3% in 2022-2023). The school also has a significant White student population (20.54% in 2022-2023) and smaller percentages of other racial groups. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. When compared to nearby schools, such as Florence Drake Elementary, Alice Maxwell Elementary generally performs better academically, particularly in mathematics and reading proficiency. However, some of the nearby schools, like Florence Drake Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Nevada.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2300 North Rock Blvd
       Sparks, NV  89431


(775) 353-5580

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,532 Help


Students who attend Alice Maxwell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sparks Middle School
High:    Sparks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.3%
White:
20.5%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Alice Maxwell Elementary ranks better than 67.4% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 26th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.3%), White (20.5%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alice Maxwell Elementary is 18.3. 46 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alice Maxwell Elementary is $11,532, which is the 25th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alice Maxwell Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alice Maxwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.18 80th 246 67.5%
2008 35.74 181st 294 38.4%
2009 26.30 215th 292 26.4%
2010 43.74 167th 300 44.3%
2011 69.97 74th 318 76.7%
2012 68.31 79th 328 75.9%
2013 74.06 83rd 330 74.8%
2014 56.24 141st 332 57.5%
2016 40.71 198th 347 42.9%
2017 29.16 240th 351 31.6%
2018 36.60 209th 341 38.7%
2019 48.30 190th 388 51.0%
2021 44.85 145th 324 55.2%
2022 57.52 130th 380 65.8%
2023 58.98 129th 384 66.4%
2024 62.12 123rd 377 67.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.29 72nd 213 66.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 79th 227 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.29 142nd 321 55.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 206th 330 37.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.41 202nd 332 39.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.52 176th 308 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Alice Maxwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 173rd 247 30.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 24, 2012

Open Quote Alice Maxwell may not look pretty from the outside, but inside, this school if full of wonderful educational opportunities. After moving my child to Maxwell from a local underperforming charter school, I've seen great educational progress. My child's teachers have been very attentive and my child's skills have increased greatly. The teachers I've encountered are extremely talented and committed to the success of the individual student. I'm certain my child will continue to grow and learn within Maxwell Elementary. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Open Quote The priciple is inattentive. The play ground is full of graffity. Part of which is boarded up. The teachers will not give suggestions on how to help stuggling students at home. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alice Maxwell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 428 12 3 25 9 n/a n/a 0 477
1989 410 12 3 27 9 n/a n/a 0 461
1990 440 15 7 35 6 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 335 21 9 38 5 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 343 22 12 46 9 n/a n/a 0 432
1993 362 20 18 49 10 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 330 22 19 50 13 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 297 36 16 75 18 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 297 36 16 75 18 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 285 34 16 116 16 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 234 32 19 141 10 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 211 24 23 163 12 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 197 25 23 177 12 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 165 21 23 186 13 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 155 13 30 204 11 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 155 13 30 204 11 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 154 11 37 203 17 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 420 420
2006 145 17 27 219 7 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 124 10 28 227 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 104 9 25 267 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 119 16 20 284 6 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 121 21 19 309 5 n/a n/a 0 475
2011 105 13 11 333 6 7 16 0 491
2012 127 24 16 380 5 9 22 0 583
2013 118 25 8 417 3 8 37 0 616
2014 118 25 8 419 4 6 28 0 608
2015 106 34 10 434 5 10 33 0 632
2016 111 31 4 409 3 8 27 0 593
2017 116 21 5 406 6 7 27 0 588
2018 101 19 3 386 4 4 25 0 542
2019 102 10 6 363 1 1 29 0 512
2020 96 5 8 318 3 2 21 0 453
2021 83 5 10 300 2 1 17 0 418
2022 88 5 12 295 2 2 9 0 413
2023 83 3 18 284 2 3 11 0 404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alice Maxwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 22.0 21.6 n/a
1989 461 23.0 20.0 5.4
1990 503 22.0 22.8 6.2
1991 408 20.0 20.4 8.3
1992 432 22.0 19.6 13.2
1993 459 24.0 19.1 16.1
1994 434 22.0 19.7 15.9
1995 442 22.5 19.6 24.9
1996 442 22.5 19.6 24.9
1997 467 25.0 18.7 29.8
1998 436 25.0 17.4 43.8
1999 433 22.5 19.2 53.1
2000 434 21.5 20.2 50.9
2001 408 22.0 18.5 65.9
2002 413 21.0 19.7 69
2003 413 21.0 19.7 69
2004 422 24.5 17.2 68
2005 420 n/a n/a n/a
2006 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
2007 392 22.5 17.4 n/a
2008 407 23.0 17.7 73.2
2009 445 26.0 17.1 78.9
2010 475 27.0 17.5 83.4
2011 491 24.0 20.4 83.9
2012 583 29.0 20.1 82.8
2013 616 32.5 18.9 77.8
2014 608 29.5 20.6 81.4
2015 632 34.0 18.5 98.7
2016 593 34.0 17.4 98.3
2017 588 33.6 17.5 100
2018 542 30.0 18.0 99.8
2019 512 28.0 18.2 100
2020 453 27.0 16.7 100
2021 418 29.0 14.4 100
2022 413 n/a n/a 100
2023 404 22.0 18.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alice Maxwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 22.0 21.6 n/a
1989 461 23.0 20.0 5.4
1990 503 22.0 22.8 6.2
1991 408 20.0 20.4 8.3
1992 432 22.0 19.6 13.2
1993 459 24.0 19.1 16.1
1994 434 22.0 19.7 15.9
1995 442 22.5 19.6 24.9
1996 442 22.5 19.6 24.9
1997 467 25.0 18.7 29.8
1998 436 25.0 17.4 43.8
1999 433 22.5 19.2 53.1
2000 434 21.5 20.2 50.9
2001 408 22.0 18.5 65.9
2002 413 21.0 19.7 69
2003 413 21.0 19.7 69
2004 422 24.5 17.2 68
2005 420 n/a n/a n/a
2006 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
2007 392 22.5 17.4 n/a
2008 407 23.0 17.7 73.2
2009 445 26.0 17.1 78.9
2010 475 27.0 17.5 83.4
2011 491 24.0 20.4 83.9
2012 583 29.0 20.1 82.8
2013 616 32.5 18.9 77.8
2014 608 29.5 20.6 81.4
2015 632 34.0 18.5 98.7
2016 593 34.0 17.4 98.3
2017 588 33.6 17.5 100
2018 542 30.0 18.0 99.8
2019 512 28.0 18.2 100
2020 453 27.0 16.7 100
2021 418 29.0 14.4 100
2022 413 n/a n/a 100
2023 404 22.0 18.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alice Maxwell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,044 (10.6%) $8,797 (89.4%) $9,842
2020 $1,089 (10.1%) $9,735 (89.9%) $10,823
2021 $1,390 (11.7%) $10,502 (88.3%) $11,892
2022 $1,251 (10.8%) $10,282 (89.2%) $11,532

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alice Maxwell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 384 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alice Maxwell Elementary)4751.6
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Alice Maxwell Elementary)36.443.8
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alice Maxwell Elementary)42.449.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Alice Maxwell Elementary)5348.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alice Maxwell Elementary)22.236.8
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Alice Maxwell Elementary)52.843.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Alice Maxwell Elementary)22.221.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Alice Maxwell Elementary)38.446.3
 7.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Alice Maxwell Elementary)49.545.5
 4%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Alice Maxwell Elementary)22.221.1
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512404
 21.1%
African American103
 70%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian618
 200%
Hispanic363284
 21.8%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White10283
 18.6%
Two or More Races2911
 62.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Alice Maxwell Elementary.

Students who attend Alice Maxwell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sparks Middle School
High : Sparks High School

Students at Alice Maxwell Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Alice Maxwell Elementary ranks 123rd of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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