LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/allen

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lois Allen Elementary School is a public school located in the Spanish Springs area of Sparks, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become active, engaged members of their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which emphasizes consistent communication between educators, students, and families. With a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school, Lois Allen Elementary utilizes various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles. The facility serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

478

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	346
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
346 (72.4%)
White
79 (16.5%)
Black
20 (4.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)674-4430
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/allen
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
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 34

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	47.5%
Male	251	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)