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Agnes Risley Elementary School

1900 SULLIVAN LN SPARKS, NV 89431

Ranked 190 of 209 in Nevada

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About Agnes Risley Elementary School

Agnes Risley Elementary is a public school in Sparks, Nevada, which is in a big suburb. There are 354 students at Agnes Risley Elementary, which serves grades PK–5. Seventeen percent of students at Agnes Risley Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math and reading. The ratio of students to teachers is 19:1, which is the same as the district's. 49% of the students are girls and 51% are boys. All of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 19 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor who are the same as full-time teachers. In Nevada Elementary Schools, Agnes Risley Elementary is ranked #307–409. State-required tests, graduation rates, and how well schools get their students ready for high school are all used to rank them. Seventeen percent of students at Agnes Risley Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math, and the same percentage did so in reading. In the Washoe County School District, 43% of students were good enough at reading and 34% were good enough at math.

Agnes Risley Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1900 SULLIVAN LN SPARKS, NV 89431

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Phone

(775) 353-5762

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 17% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
354
Total Students
$63635
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 190 IN STEM IN STATE

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 8.2%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic 83.3%
Black 1.7%
Two+ Races 2.3%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
8.2%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic
83.3%
Black
1.7%
Two+ Races
2.3%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 354
49%
173 Female
51%
181 Male

Student Population

354 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

420 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Agnes Risley Elementary School was recently recognized for significant academic improvement, rising to a 3-star rating on the Nevada School Performance Framework for the 2024–2025 school year. The rating reflects gains in student performance, attendance, and overall growth.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Agnes Risley Elementary serve?

Ans. The school serves grades PK–5.

Q2. How many students are enrolled at Agnes Risley Elementary?

Ans. The school has 354 students.

Q3. What percentage of students perform well in math and reading?

Ans. 17% of students scored proficient in both math and reading.

Q4. What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Agnes Risley Elementary?

Ans. The ratio is 19:1, which is the same as the district's average.

Q5. How is Agnes Risley Elementary ranked in Nevada?

Ans. It is ranked between 307th and 409th among elementary schools in Nevada.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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