HELEN M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Helen M Smith 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 546 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 35 teachers, Helen M Smith 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.

Helen M. Smith Elementary School is a public school located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, operating under the Clark County School District. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic environment. It focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a blend of academic instruction and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its stable neighborhood setting and active involvement from the local community. Like many schools in the Clark County district, Helen M. Smith emphasizes literacy and numeracy as the cornerstones of its educational program. With a dedicated staff and a long-standing presence in the 89145 zip code, the school strives to maintain a positive, inclusive environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population, prioritizing both student achievement and overall social-emotional growth.

For more information, contact Helen M Smith Elementary School at (702) 799-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7101 Pinedale Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
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HELEN M SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
546
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 546 students

Hispanic/Latino
50.4%
White
30.6%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black or African American
7.3%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.