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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHOE COUNTY·NCES 320048000320

LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY

1735 DEL ROSA WAY, SPARKS, NV 89434 · (775) 353-5730 · Washoe County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL312 STUDENTS
Enrollment
312
Elementary
DISTRICT 398 · STATE 480
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.1:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
42
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
59
Grade 4
57
Grade 5
62
Student demographics
White
46%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 26%
Hispanic
38%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 46%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 12%
Asian
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 8%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Test scores

Nevada SBAC 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
55.6%
NV avg 45.8% . +11.8pp since 2023
Math
52.2%
NV avg 35.6% . +12.8pp since 2023
Source: Nevada SBAC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
312
-110 (-26%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 17.6:1
% White
46%
was 50%
% Hispanic
38%
was 35%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY

As a compact elementary school in SPARKS, Nevada, LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY works with 312 students from grades pre-K through 5, one of the schools within Washoe County. That puts it 35% below the typical public school in Nevada, which averages around 480 students.

Washoe County comprises 113 schools with combined enrollment of 63,412 students; LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY is among them.

On the student-mix side, LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY records that 46% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 38% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Asian, 3% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 63%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.1:1, putting LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY tighter than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Washoe County) records that median household earnings sit near $88,096, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Washoe County runs 127 public schools (combined enrollment of about 68,279 students), of which LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY is one.

The closest other public school is LOU MENDIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY has edged down 26%, going from 422 students in 2018 to 312 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 50% to 46% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 17.6:1 in 2018 to 15.8:1 today.

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Washoe County at a glance

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Population
497,200
Census ACS
Median income
$88,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
127
68,279 students

Quick facts

School name
LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY
District
Washoe County
Address
1735 DEL ROSA WAY, SPARKS, NV 89434
Phone
(775) 353-5730
County
Washoe County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
312
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
320048000320
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY
What is the total enrollment at LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY?
LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 312 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY serve?
LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 15.8:1 students per teacher at LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY.
What is the racial breakdown of students at LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY?
At LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 46% White, 38% Hispanic, 3% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY public or private?
LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by Washoe County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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