Kate Smith Elementary

Summary:

Kate Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 217 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in Nevada and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Academically, Kate Smith Elementary faces some challenges, with its Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) test scores in Mathematics and Reading generally lower than the Washoe County and Nevada state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 192 out of 324 Nevada elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 248 out of 384 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating has been relatively low at 2 out of 5 stars. Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Mater Academy of Northern Nevada, have performed better academically compared to Kate Smith Elementary and the surrounding schools.

One notable factor about Kate Smith Elementary is its high percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate. This may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles, which are not unique to Kate Smith Elementary but rather a broader issue in the surrounding area. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, and its student-teacher ratio is generally higher than some of the nearby schools, but these factors do not seem to have significantly improved the academic performance of the students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1925 F Street
       Sparks, NV  89431


(775) 353-5720

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,071 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.0%
White:
13.4%
Pacific Islander:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Kate Smith Elementary ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 39th 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 39.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), White (13.4%), Pacific Islander (6.9%). (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 Kate Smith Elementary is 16.1, which is the 18th 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 Kate Smith Elementary is $14,071, which is the 6th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kate Smith 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 Kate Smith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kate Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 5.55 277th 294 5.8%
2009 34.17 185th 292 36.6%
2010 39.24 174th 300 42.0%
2011 41.91 187th 318 41.2%
2012 53.15 141st 328 57.0%
2013 40.26 209th 330 36.7%
2014 37.88 217th 332 34.6%
2016 38.45 204th 347 41.2%
2017 24.97 259th 351 26.2%
2018 25.20 265th 341 22.3%
2019 26.77 295th 388 24.0%
2021 33.44 192nd 324 40.7%
2022 41.88 188th 380 50.5%
2023 29.11 248th 384 35.4%
2024 39.35 200th 377 46.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kate Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.11 166th 213 22.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kate Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.54 225th 321 29.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kate Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.31 257th 330 22.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kate Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.84 256th 332 22.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kate Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 200th 308 35.1%
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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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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Open Quote This school provides a truly amazing learning environment for all students. Each child and family here is welcomed, safe, and respected. This school focuses on growing the whole child through rigorous academics and social emotional learning. The staff is dedicated to participating in many family event nights. In addition to being a great STEM school the school is a great community to be a part of. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kate Smith Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 195 6 4 24 5 n/a n/a 0 234
1989 228 20 2 25 10 n/a n/a 0 285
1990 229 29 7 40 6 n/a n/a 0 311
1991 210 21 8 49 13 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 179 21 5 41 15 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 212 22 7 87 10 n/a n/a 0 338
1994 220 36 14 105 13 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 193 29 21 153 6 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 193 29 21 153 6 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 165 31 20 161 4 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 136 22 21 154 6 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 129 22 27 164 10 n/a n/a 0 352
2000 136 22 34 168 6 n/a n/a 0 366
2001 118 21 32 163 12 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 105 14 36 180 13 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 105 14 36 180 13 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 91 15 29 173 13 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 348 348
2006 72 21 21 256 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 68 18 21 257 5 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 57 8 18 250 5 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 71 7 22 243 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 70 7 22 220 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2011 50 8 20 190 2 5 3 0 278
2012 40 13 22 162 3 5 4 0 249
2013 51 12 14 215 5 5 6 0 308
2014 54 5 13 233 2 1 13 0 321
2015 55 10 9 237 1 5 8 0 325
2016 52 7 9 236 7 7 2 0 320
2017 65 12 7 258 5 9 3 0 359
2018 36 8 5 229 4 22 7 0 311
2019 30 16 7 230 2 15 8 0 308
2020 26 7 3 180 2 14 6 0 238
2021 22 5 4 174 3 9 8 0 225
2022 27 8 6 156 2 11 9 0 219
2023 29 11 3 152 1 15 6 0 217

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 Kate Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 11.0 21.2 n/a
1989 285 12.0 23.7 16.5
1990 311 14.0 22.2 22.2
1991 301 17.0 17.7 32.2
1992 261 19.0 13.7 39.8
1993 338 19.0 17.8 44.4
1994 388 21.0 18.5 42.8
1995 402 22.0 18.3 62.4
1996 402 22.0 18.3 62.4
1997 381 23.8 16.0 54.3
1998 339 20.3 16.7 67.6
1999 352 20.0 17.6 71.3
2000 366 20.0 18.3 70.8
2001 346 20.5 16.9 72.3
2002 348 20.0 17.4 75.3
2003 348 20.0 17.4 75.3
2004 321 21.0 15.3 84.1
2005 348 n/a n/a n/a
2006 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
2007 369 24.5 15.1 n/a
2008 338 24.1 14.0 82.2
2009 346 24.0 14.4 84.4
2010 321 21.8 14.7 84.4
2011 278 18.6 14.9 89.9
2012 249 17.2 14.4 86.7
2013 308 19.4 15.8 99
2014 321 17.6 18.2 99.1
2015 325 19.0 17.1 99.1
2016 320 19.0 16.8 83.4
2017 359 19.6 18.3 100
2018 311 19.1 16.2 99
2019 308 23.0 13.3 100
2020 238 15.0 15.8 100
2021 225 16.0 14.0 100
2022 219 n/a n/a 100
2023 217 13.4 16.1 100

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 Kate Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 11.0 21.2 n/a
1989 285 12.0 23.7 16.5
1990 311 14.0 22.2 22.2
1991 301 17.0 17.7 32.2
1992 261 19.0 13.7 39.8
1993 338 19.0 17.8 44.4
1994 388 21.0 18.5 42.8
1995 402 22.0 18.3 62.4
1996 402 22.0 18.3 62.4
1997 381 23.8 16.0 54.3
1998 339 20.3 16.7 67.6
1999 352 20.0 17.6 71.3
2000 366 20.0 18.3 70.8
2001 346 20.5 16.9 72.3
2002 348 20.0 17.4 75.3
2003 348 20.0 17.4 75.3
2004 321 21.0 15.3 84.1
2005 348 n/a n/a n/a
2006 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
2007 369 24.5 15.1 n/a
2008 338 24.1 14.0 82.2
2009 346 24.0 14.4 84.4
2010 321 21.8 14.7 84.4
2011 278 18.6 14.9 89.9
2012 249 17.2 14.4 86.7
2013 308 19.4 15.8 99
2014 321 17.6 18.2 99.1
2015 325 19.0 17.1 99.1
2016 320 19.0 16.8 83.4
2017 359 19.6 18.3 100
2018 311 19.1 16.2 99
2019 308 23.0 13.3 100
2020 238 15.0 15.8 100
2021 225 16.0 14.0 100
2022 219 n/a n/a 100
2023 217 13.4 16.1 100

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 Kate Smith Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,198 (9.9%) $10,855 (90.1%) $12,053
2020 $1,156 (9.0%) $11,677 (91.0%) $12,833
2021 $2,118 (16.0%) $11,148 (84.0%) $13,266
2022 $1,724 (12.3%) $12,346 (87.7%) $14,071

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kate Smith Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 248th of 384 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kate Smith Elementary)5037.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Kate Smith Elementary)26.131.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kate Smith Elementary)28.331.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Kate Smith Elementary)47.826.3
 21.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kate Smith Elementary)21.138.9
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.535.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.829.2
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Kate Smith Elementary)23.732.3
 8.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Kate Smith Elementary)13.227.8
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.724
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.620
 4.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Kate Smith Elementary)33.831.7
 2.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Kate Smith Elementary)33.129.7
 3.4%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Kate Smith Elementary)13.227.8
 14.6%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.431.4
 5%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.527.2
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308217
 29.5%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic230152
 33.9%
Pacific Islander1515
White3029
 3.3%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Kate Smith Elementary ranks 200th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Kate Smith Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% Pacific Islander, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended Kate Smith 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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