Lois Allen Elementary School

5155 Mcguffy Road
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lois Allen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lois Allen Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Lois Allen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lois Allen Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#635 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
28%
15-19%
44%
≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
71%
45%
Black
5%
12%
White
16%
27%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lois Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Lois Allen Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lois Allen Elementary School?
446 students attend Lois Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lois Allen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lois Allen Elementary School?
Lois Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Lois Allen Elementary School offer ?
Lois Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lois Allen Elementary School part of?
Lois Allen Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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