Florence Drake Elementary

Summary:

Florence Drake Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 222 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Washoe County School District. This school consistently outperforms the county and state averages in academic proficiency, with impressive results in mathematics, reading, and science.

Florence Drake Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional. In the 2023-2024 school year, 72.7% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to just 33.9% for Washoe County and 32.6% for Nevada. Similarly, 73.4% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Reading, far surpassing the county and state averages of 41.1% and 41.3%, respectively. The school's performance in SBAC Science is also noteworthy, with 23.4% of students proficient or better, compared to 27.5% for Washoe County and 25.1% for Nevada.

Florence Drake Elementary's academic excellence is further reflected in its consistently high rankings and ratings. The school has ranked in the top 60 elementary schools in Nevada, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years. This ranking and rating have steadily improved over the years, from 132nd out of 388 schools in 2018-2019 to 29th out of 377 schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 in the 2022-2023 school year suggests an efficient allocation of resources that supports student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2755 Fourth Street
       Sparks, NV  89431


(775) 353-5510

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,601 Help


Students who attend Florence Drake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy
High:    Sparks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.4%
White:
33.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Florence Drake Elementary ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 8th 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 89.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.4%), White (33.8%), two or more races (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 Florence Drake Elementary is 15.1, which is the 9th best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Drake Elementary is $14,601, which is the 4th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Florence Drake 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 Florence Drake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.26 130th 246 47.2%
2008 69.23 77th 294 73.8%
2009 76.25 48th 292 83.6%
2010 74.88 57th 300 81.0%
2011 89.75 19th 318 94.0%
2012 78.88 43rd 328 86.9%
2013 48.12 176th 330 46.7%
2014 55.30 149th 332 55.1%
2016 60.82 134th 347 61.4%
2017 53.70 149th 351 57.5%
2018 46.68 175th 341 48.7%
2019 62.72 132nd 388 66.0%
2021 79.13 47th 324 85.5%
2022 82.58 60th 380 84.2%
2023 91.85 22nd 384 94.3%
2024 89.45 29th 377 92.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.19 58th 213 72.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.06 154th 227 32.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.84 169th 321 47.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.59 144th 330 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 184th 332 44.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.72 169th 308 45.1%
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Rank History for White students at Florence Drake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.86 160th 247 35.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Florence Drake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 388 11 23 39 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 404 14 19 35 4 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 430 12 30 40 8 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 400 11 10 32 8 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 375 9 12 27 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 383 8 15 33 6 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 376 15 14 50 8 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 376 15 14 50 8 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 356 10 9 60 14 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 339 8 16 112 9 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 316 12 26 136 7 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 263 16 22 139 11 n/a n/a 0 451
2001 261 11 24 145 9 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 255 12 23 175 6 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 255 12 23 175 6 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 212 14 19 176 13 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 438 438
2006 205 26 22 203 7 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 175 26 22 218 5 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 110 27 10 202 3 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 119 22 8 179 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 125 25 4 185 6 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 94 4 1 175 1 6 22 0 303
2012 123 8 1 199 2 6 27 0 366
2013 99 8 2 202 1 2 26 0 340
2014 109 1 4 195 1 2 25 0 337
2015 125 2 4 182 2 3 15 0 333
2016 104 1 7 166 0 0 18 0 296
2017 89 4 9 163 2 0 10 0 277
2018 88 6 6 159 1 5 18 0 283
2019 81 5 3 159 2 8 21 0 279
2020 82 3 2 138 1 4 17 0 247
2021 63 2 2 127 1 4 12 0 211
2022 69 2 5 125 1 3 13 0 218
2023 75 4 6 123 1 3 10 0 222

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 Florence Drake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 465 20.0 23.2 9.7
1990 476 22.0 21.6 13.9
1991 520 26.0 20.0 15.8
1992 461 25.0 18.4 12.1
1993 425 22.0 19.3 12.5
1994 445 21.0 21.2 15.7
1995 463 22.0 21.0 25.1
1996 463 22.0 21.0 25.1
1997 449 23.0 19.5 16
1998 484 26.0 18.6 31.2
1999 497 25.0 19.9 37.2
2000 451 25.0 18.0 32.4
2001 450 25.0 18.0 38.9
2002 471 22.0 21.4 48.2
2003 471 22.0 21.4 48.2
2004 434 25.1 17.3 48.2
2005 438 n/a n/a n/a
2006 463 24.0 19.3 n/a
2007 446 25.0 17.8 n/a
2008 352 19.5 18.1 62.5
2009 330 20.0 16.5 63.6
2010 345 21.3 16.2 67.5
2011 303 21.3 14.2 69
2012 366 21.9 16.7 65.8
2013 340 22.5 15.1 65.6
2014 337 22.5 14.9 73
2015 333 22.0 15.1 74.8
2016 296 21.0 14.0 76.4
2017 277 20.1 13.7 76.5
2018 283 21.1 13.4 67.1
2019 279 20.0 13.9 71
2020 247 19.0 13.0 100
2021 211 19.0 11.1 100
2022 218 n/a n/a 100
2023 222 14.7 15.1 100

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 Florence Drake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 465 20.0 23.2 9.7
1990 476 22.0 21.6 13.9
1991 520 26.0 20.0 15.8
1992 461 25.0 18.4 12.1
1993 425 22.0 19.3 12.5
1994 445 21.0 21.2 15.7
1995 463 22.0 21.0 25.1
1996 463 22.0 21.0 25.1
1997 449 23.0 19.5 16
1998 484 26.0 18.6 31.2
1999 497 25.0 19.9 37.2
2000 451 25.0 18.0 32.4
2001 450 25.0 18.0 38.9
2002 471 22.0 21.4 48.2
2003 471 22.0 21.4 48.2
2004 434 25.1 17.3 48.2
2005 438 n/a n/a n/a
2006 463 24.0 19.3 n/a
2007 446 25.0 17.8 n/a
2008 352 19.5 18.1 62.5
2009 330 20.0 16.5 63.6
2010 345 21.3 16.2 67.5
2011 303 21.3 14.2 69
2012 366 21.9 16.7 65.8
2013 340 22.5 15.1 65.6
2014 337 22.5 14.9 73
2015 333 22.0 15.1 74.8
2016 296 21.0 14.0 76.4
2017 277 20.1 13.7 76.5
2018 283 21.1 13.4 67.1
2019 279 20.0 13.9 71
2020 247 19.0 13.0 100
2021 211 19.0 11.1 100
2022 218 n/a n/a 100
2023 222 14.7 15.1 100

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 Florence Drake Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,149 (9.4%) $11,136 (90.7%) $12,284
2020 $1,220 (8.7%) $12,766 (91.3%) $13,986
2021 $1,827 (12.3%) $13,074 (87.7%) $14,901
2022 $1,412 (9.7%) $13,189 (90.3%) $14,601

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Drake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 22nd of 384 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Drake Elementary)84.882.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Florence Drake Elementary)63.678
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florence Drake Elementary)73.791.7
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Florence Drake Elementary)65.881.3
 15.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florence Drake Elementary)25.846.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Florence Drake Elementary)32.350
 17.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Florence Drake Elementary)56.576.9
 20.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Florence Drake Elementary)53.771.9
 18.2%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279222
 20.4%
African American54
 20%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic159123
 22.6%
Pacific Islander83
 62.5%
White8175
 7.4%
Two or More Races2110
 52.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%100%
 29%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Florence Drake Elementary

Students at Florence Drake Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 34% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Yes. Florence Drake Elementary ranks in the top 7.7% of Nevada elementary schools.

Students who attend Florence Drake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy
High : Sparks High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 222 students attended Florence Drake Elementary.


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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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