Florence Drake Elementary School

Florence Drake Elementary is a public school in Sparks, NV, which is a big suburb. Florence Drake Elementary has 247 students and serves grades PK–5. 77% of students at Florence Drake Elementary did well enough in math, and 67% did well enough in reading. There are 47% female students and 53% male students in the school. All of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 12 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor who work with them. In Nevada, Florence Drake Elementary is the 11th best elementary school. Schools are ranked based on how well their students do on state-required tests, how many students graduate, and how well they get their students ready for high school. Seventy-seven percent of students at Florence Drake Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math, and sixty-seven percent scored at or above that level in reading. In this measure, students at Florence Drake Elementary did better in math and reading than students in the rest of the state. In Nevada, 41% of students who took the reading test or higher passed, and 31% of students who took the math test or higher passed.

Only two schools in Nevada to be named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School. In that the Florence Drake Elementary School is also include in Sparks. The award is given to the school for doing such a great job of helping students from special populations, which shows a strong commitment to making sure all students succeed in school.

Principal Jason Shipman said that the award was "a validation of the heart, hard work, and daily dedication our staff brings to this community." The Nevada Department of Education reviewed the data for a year before giving the award. The National ESEA Conference will be the place to celebrate it.

Q1. What grades does Florence Drake Elementary serve?

Ans. Florence Drake Elementary serves grades PK–5.

Q2. How many students are enrolled at Florence Drake Elementary?

Ans. The school has 247 students.

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

Ans. 77% of students scored proficient in math, and 67% in reading.

Q4. What is the gender distribution at Florence Drake Elementary?

Ans. The school has 47% female students and 53% male students.

Q5. How is Florence Drake Elementary ranked in Nevada?

Ans. It is the 11th best elementary school in Nevada.