FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/drake

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Florence Drake Elementary School is a public school located in Sparks, Nevada, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, with a focus on creating a community-oriented atmosphere where students feel safe and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and active family engagement. By offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, Florence Drake strives to address the diverse needs of its student body. The campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, parents, and community members to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary for long-term academic success.

254

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	131
Black	2
Asian	15
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
131 (51.6%)
White
83 (32.7%)
Asian
15 (5.9%)
Two or More
15 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (2.4%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)353-5510
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/drake
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	49.2%
Male	129	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)