Spanish Springs Elementary

Summary:

Spanish Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 483 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating.

Spanish Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 56.4% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% statewide. Similarly, 59.1% of students were proficient or better in reading, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% statewide. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 74.53% White, 15.94% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, and 4.76% two or more races.

Compared to nearby schools, Jerry Whitehead Elementary (34.47%), Miguel Sepulveda Elementary (30.12%), Esther Bennett Elementary (100%), and Virginia Palmer Elementary (100%), Spanish Springs Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.81% in 2022-2023), suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged population. Overall, Spanish Springs Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently ranks in the top 20% of Nevada elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Marilyn Mae Drive
       Sparks, NV  89441


(775) 425-7710

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,306 Help


Students who attend Spanish Springs Elementary usually attend:

High:    Edward C. Reed High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
Hispanic:
15.9%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.8% Help


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Compare Details Spanish Springs Elementary ranks better than 82.8% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 16th 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 78.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), Hispanic (15.9%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spanish Springs Elementary is 17.5. 38 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 Spanish Springs Elementary is $11,306, which is the 27th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spanish Springs 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 Spanish Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.26 65th 246 73.6%
2008 75.08 56th 294 81.0%
2009 51.37 124th 292 57.5%
2011 54.48 131st 318 58.8%
2012 61.35 105th 328 68.0%
2013 74.64 81st 330 75.5%
2014 79.06 62nd 332 81.3%
2016 75.79 80th 347 76.9%
2017 78.76 65th 351 81.5%
2018 76.04 70th 341 79.5%
2019 80.96 58th 388 85.1%
2021 77.18 57th 324 82.4%
2022 85.29 52nd 380 86.3%
2023 80.58 58th 384 84.9%
2024 78.28 65th 377 82.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.17 16th 74 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 88th 227 61.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.70 156th 321 51.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.77 61st 330 81.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.18 84th 332 74.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.52 72nd 308 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Spanish Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.05 100th 247 59.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Open Quote Great school, teachers, principal and staff! They work hard with each and every kid despite the crowding that we have experienced while waiting for new schools to be built. PTO is also top notch and does a TON to assist with the needs of the school and the students. They also do a great job of working with our Cub Scouts pack which our kids really enjoy. www.pack443.com Thanks SSES!!!! Keep it up! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spanish Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 521 17 10 29 67 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 521 17 10 29 67 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 596 14 17 28 82 n/a n/a 0 737
1998 630 14 18 31 98 n/a n/a 0 791
1999 635 9 23 37 97 n/a n/a 0 801
2000 656 13 20 38 88 n/a n/a 0 815
2001 561 17 22 31 87 n/a n/a 0 718
2002 510 14 23 42 80 n/a n/a 0 669
2003 510 14 23 42 80 n/a n/a 0 669
2004 521 22 20 55 87 n/a n/a 0 705
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 784 784
2006 640 23 38 124 78 n/a n/a 0 903
2007 494 20 25 74 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2008 604 30 31 101 9 n/a n/a 0 775
2009 638 27 54 125 6 n/a n/a 0 850
2010 676 28 56 120 8 n/a n/a 0 888
2011 581 13 32 134 10 1 48 0 819
2012 573 11 18 124 9 1 50 0 786
2013 561 17 23 126 9 1 57 0 794
2014 501 16 29 113 3 0 55 0 717
2015 481 20 33 126 2 0 51 0 713
2016 523 11 22 141 3 2 59 0 761
2017 574 11 30 158 7 1 65 0 846
2018 579 11 34 171 5 1 66 0 867
2019 597 11 30 156 10 3 70 0 877
2020 573 7 23 143 11 1 55 0 813
2021 346 7 15 85 6 1 40 0 500
2022 350 2 16 81 7 0 31 0 487
2023 360 5 14 77 4 0 23 0 483

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 Spanish Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 644 31.5 20.4 16.5
1996 644 31.5 20.4 16.5
1997 737 33.5 22.0 7.7
1998 791 41.5 19.1 12
1999 801 43.5 18.4 10.5
2000 815 43.5 18.7 7.4
2001 718 37.0 19.4 11
2002 669 37.0 18.1 13
2003 669 37.0 18.1 13
2004 705 39.3 17.9 16.3
2005 784 n/a n/a n/a
2006 903 47.0 19.2 n/a
2007 617 29.5 20.9 n/a
2008 775 39.5 19.6 14.2
2009 850 47.0 18.1 11.8
2010 888 45.5 19.5 13
2011 819 41.0 19.9 16.4
2012 786 37.0 21.2 11.5
2013 794 38.5 20.6 14
2014 717 35.0 20.4 15.2
2015 713 33.0 21.6 14.6
2016 761 37.0 20.5 13.9
2017 846 44.0 19.2 12.8
2018 867 49.0 17.6 11.5
2019 877 50.0 17.5 14.4
2020 813 44.0 18.4 13.3
2021 500 35.0 14.2 13.2
2022 487 n/a n/a 11.1
2023 483 27.6 17.5 17.8

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 Spanish Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 644 31.5 20.4 16.5
1996 644 31.5 20.4 16.5
1997 737 33.5 22.0 7.7
1998 791 41.5 19.1 12
1999 801 43.5 18.4 10.5
2000 815 43.5 18.7 7.4
2001 718 37.0 19.4 11
2002 669 37.0 18.1 13
2003 669 37.0 18.1 13
2004 705 39.3 17.9 16.3
2005 784 n/a n/a n/a
2006 903 47.0 19.2 n/a
2007 617 29.5 20.9 n/a
2008 775 39.5 19.6 14.2
2009 850 47.0 18.1 11.8
2010 888 45.5 19.5 13
2011 819 41.0 19.9 16.4
2012 786 37.0 21.2 11.5
2013 794 38.5 20.6 14
2014 717 35.0 20.4 15.2
2015 713 33.0 21.6 14.6
2016 761 37.0 20.5 13.9
2017 846 44.0 19.2 12.8
2018 867 49.0 17.6 11.5
2019 877 50.0 17.5 14.4
2020 813 44.0 18.4 13.3
2021 500 35.0 14.2 13.2
2022 487 n/a n/a 11.1
2023 483 27.6 17.5 17.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spanish Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (2.9%) $8,064 (97.1%) $8,309
2020 $226 (2.6%) $8,436 (97.4%) $8,661
2021 $676 (6.0%) $10,662 (94.0%) $11,338
2022 $891 (7.9%) $10,415 (92.1%) $11,306

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 384 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spanish Springs Elementary)62.268.9
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Spanish Springs Elementary)60.752.7
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spanish Springs Elementary)60.270.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Spanish Springs Elementary)6061.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spanish Springs Elementary)54.142.7
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Spanish Springs Elementary)67.960.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Spanish Springs Elementary)5029.2
 20.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Spanish Springs Elementary)55.660.2
 4.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Spanish Springs Elementary)62.558.6
 3.9%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Spanish Springs Elementary)5029.2
 20.8%
   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 Students877483
 44.9%
African American115
 54.5%
American Indian104
 60%
Asian3014
 53.3%
Hispanic15677
 50.6%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White597360
 39.7%
Two or More Races7023
 67.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%17.8%
 3.4%


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Students who attend Spanish Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Edward C. Reed High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Spanish Springs Elementary.

Students at Spanish Springs Elementary are 75% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Spanish Springs Elementary ranks 65th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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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