VAN GORDER ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/vangorder

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Gorder Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Damonte Ranch in Sparks, Nevada, is a highly regarded K–5 institution within the Washoe County School District. Serving a suburban student population, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. It benefits from a supportive community and active parent involvement, which helps foster a collaborative atmosphere focused on student achievement and character development.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and modern approach to education, often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Van Gorder places a high value on social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement. By balancing a structured educational foundation with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader Sparks community.

649

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN GORDER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	155
Black	20
Asian	20
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
401 (61.8%)
Hispanic
155 (23.9%)
Two or More
44 (6.8%)
Black
20 (3.1%)
Asian
20 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)425-7722
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/vangorder
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 21

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VAN GORDER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VAN GORDER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	342	52.7%
Male	307	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)