School Accountability Report

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1 Lois Allen Elementary School Washoe County School District 5155 McGuffy Road Mischelle Bain, Principal Sparks, NV Grade Levels: PK-06 Ph: , Fax: Website: School Accountability Report For more information visit Mission Statement The Washoe County School District sets out to create an education system where all students achieve academic success, develop personal and civic responsibility, and achieve career and college readiness for the 21st century. Principal's Highlights Allen is dedicated to offering a comprehensive education through academic achievement, technology, problem solving and Conscious Discipline. Allen is committed to developing students social & emotional skills with the implementation of Conscious Discipline strategies & PBIS/SEL standards. Allen partnered with families to support student learning by hosting student-led conferences in the spring, monthly morning mugs, & Parent U. classes. Allen was a part of the Striving Readers Grant which, provided additional ELA support and training opportunities for teachers. School partners helped to offer enriching experiences to students: Hobey s Casino, Outback, and WatchDOGS. Allen participated in the Run for Education, with double the participation of last year. Teachers participated in a progressive professional learning model that included differentiated strands, focusing on text complexity, CTiP, and SEL. Allen utilizes Accelerated Reader to motivate students to read. Students use their points as tickets for the Renaissance Fair in June. Allen utilizes STAR and MAP data to monitor students growth in ELA and Math. Instructional and support services are designed to foster exceptional academic excellence and support for all students. School Communication Efforts Goals and Objectives Goal 1 Allen Elementary students will improve their proficiency on the WCSD Performance Summary in Math with additional focus on the LEP and IEP sub-groups. Objective(s): Allen Elementary students will improve their proficiency rates from 63% to 68% on the WCSD Performance Summary with LEP students decreasing the achievement gap from 19% to 12% and the IEP sub-group from 52% to 46%. Goal 2 Students will improve their proficiency on the WCSD Performance Summary in Reading with additional focus on the LEP and IEP sub-groups. Objective(s): Allen Elementary students will improve their proficiency rates from 60% to 65% on the WCSD Performance Summary with LEP students decreasing the achievement gap from 26% to 21% and the IEP sub-group from 49% to 42%. Goal 3 Increase and improve our partnerships with families to help them understand and navigate the educational system. Objective(s): Partnership with families and staff to understand data and navigate the educational system. Improved communication with families. Build staff capacity to assist and communicate with parents regarding student performance data. Support families in advocating for their child. Allen communicates with Stakeholders by publishing a monthly newsletter, ConnectEd phone calls to announce happenings, and a monthly Coffee with the Principal meeting. The Principal maintains an open door policy, regular office hours, and attends monthly PFO meetings. Allen partnered with families to support student learning by hosting student-led conferences in the spring where students shared their growth data. Allen hosted two families nights, one for science and the other one titled Hands Around the World. Website: Page 1 of 6

2 Demographics and Student Information Data are provided by the Nevada Department of Education from the state student information system. Gender, race/ethnicity, and special student populations are reported as of count day. # Am In/ AK Native Ethnicity Asian Hispanic Black White Pacific Islander Two or More Races Male Gender Female # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % State 451,730 4, % 25, % 183, % 44, % 162, % 5, % 25, % 232, % 218, % Washoe 62,986 1, % 2, % 24, % 1, % 29, % % 3, % 32, % 30, % Allen ES % % % % % % % Data as of: Count Day Special Populations # IEP ELL FRL Migrant # % # % # % # % State 451,730 51, % 67, % 239, % % Washoe 62,986 8, % 10, % 30, % % Allen ES % % % % Data as of: Count Day IEP= Students with disablities ELL= Students who are English Language Learners FRL= Students qualifying for Free/Reduced Price Lunch Student Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Student Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is the percentage of the school enrollment in attendance on an "average school day" as of the 100th day of school. All Students Am In/ AK Native Asian Hispanic Black White Pacific Islander Two or More Races IEP ELL FRL State 94.90% 93.30% 97.00% 94.80% 93.60% 94.90% 94.80% 94.80% 93.40% 95.40% 94.40% Washoe 94.80% 93.30% 96.90% 94.70% 93.30% 94.80% 94.00% 94.90% 93.40% 95.20% 94.10% Allen ES 94.60% 91.00% % 95.50% 93.30% % 92.90% 95.40% 94.60% ADA Data as of: First 100 days of instruction IEP = Students with disabilities ELL = Students who are English Language Learners FRL = Students qualifying for Free/Reduced Price Lunch Transiency, Truancy, and Discipline Transiency Discipline Transiency Rate** # of Students Habitual Disciplinary Problems Habitual Truants State 26.70% 156 1,900 Washoe 22.80% Allen ES 32.10% 0 0 Website: Page 2 of 6

3 Violence to Students Violence to Staff Weapons # of (Suspensions or Expulsions) Dist. Controlled Substances Possession/ Use Controlled Substances Possession/ Use of Alcohol State 5, , Washoe 1, Allen ES Reported # of Bullying # of Cyber Bullying Determined to be so after an Investigation Suspension/ Expulsion Reported Determined to be so after an Investigation Suspension/ Expulsion State 3,754 3, Washoe Allen ES Data as of: End of school year Discipline and Transiency incidents are reported at the school where the action occurred. **The purpose of some alternative programs is to enroll students for a short period of time until they can reenroll in a comprehensive school; therefore, transiency rates may be greater than 100% or N/A. Data reported as of the end of the school year. Retention K # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % State % 1, % % % % % % % % Washoe % % % % Allen ES % % % % % % N/A N/A N/A N/A Data as of: Count Day Because of the changes in law (NAC ) in that affected the way credit deficient students are identified, results prior to this date and post this date cannot be compared. Student/Teacher Ratio All Schools# Kindergarten++ 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade State 21:1 20:1 19:1 19:1 20:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 19:1 19:1 Washoe 22:1 22:1 19:1 19:1 22:1 26:1 27:1 25:1 N/A N/A Allen ES 23:1 23:1 24:1 17:1 21:1 29:1 23:1 27:1 N/A N/A Data as of: December 1st "+" Teachers may serve multiple grade levels as needed. Student/Teacher Ratio is reported for the school as a whole. "++" Kindergarten ratios are based on the number of classes, not teachers. Website: Page 3 of 6

4 Summary of Standards-Based Test Performance Nevada uses criterion referenced tests (CRTs), Nevada Alternate Assessment (NAA) and the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to measure student achievement relative to Nevada's academic standards. For grade specific assessment results and other assessment information, refer to the Nevada Report Card Website at ED = Percentage of students performing in the lowest range of achievement (Emergent/Developing) AS = Percentage of students performing in the Approaches Standards range of achievement MS = Percentage of students performing in the Meets Standards range of achievement ES = Percentage of students performing in the highest range of achievement (Exceeds Standards) K-8 Reading Writing Mathematics Science ED AS MS ES ED AS MS ES ED AS MS ES ED AS MS ES State 19% 19% 37% 25% 49% 18% 23% 10% 19% 25% 44% 13% 18% 22% 41% 20% Washoe 15% 18% 39% 28% 47% 14% 27% 12% 14% 23% 48% 15% 14% 21% 43% 22% Allen ES 22% 23% 38% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 30% 51% 2% 11% 31% 43% 15% Data as of: December 1st Per-Pupil Expenditures The Nevada Department of Education in consultation with In$ite adjusted the formula used to calculate per pupil expenditures beginning with the Annual Reports of Accountability. Therefore, we have two appropriate comparisons sets; comparisons SY through SY and comparisons of SY and forward. Washoe Total Cost Per Pupil = $8506 District Total Cost Per Pupil = $8274 Instruction Instruction Support Operations Leadership Total Expenditures $ % $ % $ % $ % $ % State $4, % $ % $1, % $ % $8, % Washoe $4, % $1, % $1, % $ % $8, % Allen ES $5, % $1, % $1, % $ % $9, % Schools only showing up with $0 are new and data was not collected for prior year. NDE in consultation with In$ite adjusted formula used to calculate per pupil expenditures with the Annual Reports of Accountability, rendering comparisons between the year and past years data. Personnel Information Classes Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Highly qualified teachers hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree, are licensed to teach in the State of Nevada, and have demonstrated competence in their teaching area. Data were obtained from the Office of Teacher Licensure as of May English/ Reading/ Lang. Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Foreign Languages Arts Elementary % % % % % % % State N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Washoe N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Poverty Level Allen ES N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A H Teacher Data as of: May 1st (2008-Current) (H) = High Poverty School - defined as being within the bottom quartile throughout the state of percentages of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch (L) = Low Poverty School - defined as being within the top quartile throughout the state of percentages of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch Website: Page 4 of 6

5 Teacher ADA and Licensure Information Average Daily Attendance Teachers Providing Instruction # Pursuant to NRS # Pursuant to Waiver # w/ o Endorsement State 95.80% N/A N/A N/A Washoe 95.90% N/A N/A N/A Allen ES 95.30% N/A N/A N/A Teacher Data as of: May 1st (2008-Current) (H) = High Poverty School - defined as being within the bottom quartile throughout the state of percentages of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch (L) = Low Poverty School - defined as being within the top quartile throughout the state of percentages of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch Parent/Teacher Conference Attendance Accountability Year Parent/ Teacher Conference Attendance Allen ES % Allen ES % Allen ES % Data as of: Fall District totals do not include state or district sponsored charter school data. (2008- Current) School NSPF Results: 2 Star Rating Allen L.A. ES Information on the ratings or rankings of schools in the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) can be found via the Nevada School Performance Framework website at A 2-Star School is a school that has room for improvement in whole school proficiency and growth. The required engagement of district leadership will support the school in improvement planning and implementation of specified and effective practices. Performance Indicators Points Earned Points Eligible Growth Measure of Achievement Status Measure of Achievement Reduction in Achievement Gaps Other Indicators 4 10 Total Index Score [Points Earned(44.33)/Points Eligible(100)] X 100 = Note: District totals do not include state or district sponsored charter school data. Website: Page 5 of 6

6 The development of this annual state accountability report is a joint effort among the Nevada Department of Education and Nevada school districts. This report is provided to the public as required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act and NRS A comprehensive listing of all accountability data, including student test data, may be accessed on the Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability website at Website: Page 6 of 6