BILL Y TOMIYASU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bill Y Tomiyasu Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 533 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Bill Y Tomiyasu Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bill Y. Tomiyasu Elementary School, located in the Whitney neighborhood of Las Vegas, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clark County School District. The school is named in honor of Bill Y. Tomiyasu, a respected local community member and educator, and it functions as a foundational institution for the surrounding residential area. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic programming, Tomiyasu Elementary is integrated into the local community, emphasizing student growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically offers a variety of programs intended to support student achievement, such as literacy initiatives, mathematics support, and extracurricular activities that encourage physical and social development. By maintaining a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school, serving as a hub for families residing in the 89120 zip code.

For more information, contact Bill Y Tomiyasu Elementary School at (702) 799-7770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.