publicelementaryPK-5

Van Gorder Elementary

7650 Campello Drive, Sparks, NV 89436, United States

+1 (775) 425-7722

http://www.washoeschools.net/vangorder

6.8

Overall Rating

Location

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Van Gorder Elementary Overview

About This School

Van Gorder Elementary is a public elementary in Sparks, Nevada, serving 649 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 69% in ELA and 66% in math. The school maintains a staff of 35 teachers with an average salary of $54,681 and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The student body at Van Gorder Elementary is composed of 53% female and 47% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 62% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 3% Black.

649

Total Students

PK-5

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts69%

Mathematics66%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Washoe County

Students per Counselor

649:1

Van Gorder Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

69%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 42%

66%

Mathematics

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 30%

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.9:1

State Avg: 27.7:1

649

Students per Counselor

Van Gorder Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,681

City Avg: $53,523

State Avg: $67,306

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor649:1

Van Gorder Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

Total Enrollment: 649 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White61.79%

Hispanic23.88%

Asian3.08%

Black3.08%

Two or More Races6.78%

Native American0.46%

Van Gorder Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Van Gorder Elementary

Q: What is Van Gorder Elementary?

A: Van Gorder Elementary is a elementary public located in Sparks.

Q: How many students attend Van Gorder Elementary?

A: Van Gorder Elementary has approximately 649 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Gorder Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Van Gorder Elementary is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Van Gorder Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Van Gorder Elementary - Sparks, NV

Quick Facts about Van Gorder Elementary
School Name	Van Gorder Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	7650 Campello Drive, Sparks, NV 89436, Sparks, NV
County	Washoe County
Phone	+1 (775) 425-7722
Total Students	649
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	6.8/10
ELA Proficiency	69%
Math Proficiency	66%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Gorder Elementary

What is Van Gorder Elementary?

Van Gorder Elementary is a elementary public located in Sparks.

How many students attend Van Gorder Elementary?

Van Gorder Elementary has approximately 649 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Gorder Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Van Gorder Elementary is 18:1.

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