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Lois Allen Elementary

Summary:

Lois Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 437 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lois Allen Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (72.54%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 30.56% to 82.27% Hispanic. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (14.19%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 7.34% to 56.84% White. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Nevada elementary schools, with low performance on SBAC assessments in both Mathematics and Reading, particularly for English Language Learner and Hispanic student subgroups.

Despite the school's challenges, the per-student spending at Lois Allen Elementary has increased from $10,423 in 2018-2019 to $11,625 in 2021-2022, suggesting a focus on providing additional resources to support the student population. However, the continued low academic performance indicates that more comprehensive and effective interventions may be needed to address the unique needs of the school's predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5155 McGuffy Road
       Sparks, NV  89433

(775) 674-4430

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,625 Help


Students who attend Lois Allen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fred W. Traner Middle School
High:    Procter R. Hug High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.9%
White:
16.4%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Lois Allen Elementary ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks last 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 8.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.9%), White (16.4%), African American (4.7%). (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 Lois Allen Elementary is 19.3. 53 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 Lois Allen Elementary is $11,625, which is the 24th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lois Allen 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 Lois Allen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.89 171st 246 30.5%
2008 40.81 170th 294 42.2%
2009 25.52 218th 292 25.3%
2011 49.69 153rd 318 51.9%
2012 54.65 133rd 328 59.5%
2013 53.55 152nd 330 53.9%
2014 38.27 214th 332 35.5%
2016 20.91 281st 347 19.0%
2017 15.00 319th 351 9.1%
2018 20.62 285th 341 16.4%
2019 15.69 356th 388 8.2%
2021 17.34 282nd 324 13.0%
2022 15.22 329th 380 13.4%
2023 8.40 377th 384 1.8%
2024 8.26 367th 377 2.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.40 207th 213 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.48 117th 227 48.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.13 251st 321 21.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.75 280th 330 15.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.16 269th 332 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.70 276th 308 10.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lois Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.19 196th 247 20.6%
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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 Lois Allen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 435 35 13 76 10 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 457 34 9 94 17 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 485 30 11 112 17 n/a n/a 0 655
1995 524 53 12 157 19 n/a n/a 0 765
1996 524 53 12 157 19 n/a n/a 0 765
1997 537 48 14 175 20 n/a n/a 0 794
1998 467 41 12 189 24 n/a n/a 0 733
1999 394 23 17 133 15 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 376 21 11 132 12 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 344 55 15 176 23 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 289 43 15 213 7 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 289 43 15 213 7 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 270 43 20 228 8 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 646 646
2006 274 51 15 316 15 n/a n/a 0 671
2007 257 32 16 248 15 n/a n/a 0 568
2008 246 40 14 278 20 n/a n/a 0 598
2009 214 40 15 283 19 n/a n/a 0 571
2010 227 39 11 345 21 n/a n/a 0 643
2011 215 30 7 367 13 3 28 0 663
2012 225 29 7 372 10 5 37 0 685
2013 198 25 2 375 13 2 41 0 656
2014 163 26 3 396 12 2 37 0 639
2015 162 14 4 401 8 2 27 0 618
2016 131 11 4 389 4 6 20 0 565
2017 126 15 3 351 9 4 19 0 527
2018 144 12 7 350 7 12 23 0 555
2019 126 7 5 355 6 15 18 0 532
2020 105 6 6 269 5 14 19 0 424
2021 86 15 5 278 3 11 16 0 414
2022 75 17 6 309 4 9 15 0 435
2023 62 18 7 317 1 15 17 0 437
2024 73 21 5 316 3 18 10 0 446

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 Lois Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 569 32.0 17.7 36
1993 611 32.0 19.1 39
1994 655 35.0 18.7 39.5
1995 765 39.0 19.6 62.1
1996 765 39.0 19.6 62.1
1997 794 42.5 18.7 40.8
1998 733 43.0 17.0 57.6
1999 582 33.0 17.6 55.5
2000 552 33.5 16.5 59.4
2001 613 34.5 17.8 73.1
2002 567 31.0 18.3 74.1
2003 567 31.0 18.3 74.1
2004 569 35.5 16.0 78.2
2005 646 n/a n/a n/a
2006 671 38.0 17.7 n/a
2007 568 31.0 18.3 n/a
2008 598 34.0 17.6 80.8
2009 571 34.5 16.6 90.9
2010 643 35.5 18.1 90.4
2011 663 38.5 17.2 99.5
2012 685 40.0 17.1 99.6
2013 656 39.0 16.8 99.5
2014 639 37.0 17.2 99.5
2015 618 38.0 16.2 99.5
2016 565 33.0 17.1 94.7
2017 527 34.0 15.5 99.4
2018 555 32.5 17.0 99.8
2019 532 33.0 16.1 99.4
2020 424 26.0 16.3 100
2021 414 28.0 14.7 100
2022 435 n/a n/a 100
2023 437 25.2 17.3 100
2024 446 23.0 19.3 100

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 Lois Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 569 32.0 17.7 36
1993 611 32.0 19.1 39
1994 655 35.0 18.7 39.5
1995 765 39.0 19.6 62.1
1996 765 39.0 19.6 62.1
1997 794 42.5 18.7 40.8
1998 733 43.0 17.0 57.6
1999 582 33.0 17.6 55.5
2000 552 33.5 16.5 59.4
2001 613 34.5 17.8 73.1
2002 567 31.0 18.3 74.1
2003 567 31.0 18.3 74.1
2004 569 35.5 16.0 78.2
2005 646 n/a n/a n/a
2006 671 38.0 17.7 n/a
2007 568 31.0 18.3 n/a
2008 598 34.0 17.6 80.8
2009 571 34.5 16.6 90.9
2010 643 35.5 18.1 90.4
2011 663 38.5 17.2 99.5
2012 685 40.0 17.1 99.6
2013 656 39.0 16.8 99.5
2014 639 37.0 17.2 99.5
2015 618 38.0 16.2 99.5
2016 565 33.0 17.1 94.7
2017 527 34.0 15.5 99.4
2018 555 32.5 17.0 99.8
2019 532 33.0 16.1 99.4
2020 424 26.0 16.3 100
2021 414 28.0 14.7 100
2022 435 n/a n/a 100
2023 437 25.2 17.3 100
2024 446 23.0 19.3 100

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 Lois Allen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,004 (9.6%) $9,418 (90.4%) $10,423
2020 $965 (8.4%) $10,466 (91.6%) $11,431
2021 $1,305 (11.3%) $10,250 (88.7%) $11,555
2022 $1,634 (14.1%) $9,991 (85.9%) $11,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lois Allen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 377th of 384 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lois Allen Elementary)14.917.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Lois Allen Elementary)11.917.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lois Allen Elementary)14.121.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.439.8
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.934.9
 9%
4th Grade Reading (Lois Allen Elementary)21.919
 2.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lois Allen Elementary)17.514.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Lois Allen Elementary)36.315.9
 20.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Lois Allen Elementary)18.715
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Lois Allen Elementary)27.717.4
 10.3%
   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 Students532437
 17.9%
African American718
 157.1%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic355317
 10.7%
Pacific Islander1515
White12662
 50.8%
Two or More Races1817
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%100%
 0.6%

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Lois Allen Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Nevada elementary schools.

Students who attend Lois Allen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fred W. Traner Middle School
High : Procter R. Hug High School

Students at Lois Allen Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 16% White, 5% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Lois Allen Elementary.


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