HOWARD WASDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Howard Wasden 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 585 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 32 teachers, Howard Wasden Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Howard Wasden Elementary School, located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Las Vegas, serves a diverse student population as part of the Clark County School District. Named after a prominent local educator and community figure, the school has long been a focal point of its residential area. It operates with a commitment to fostering foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and community-oriented programs.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to maintain a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location within a established community, Howard Wasden Elementary often works to build strong partnerships between faculty, families, and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character education, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Howard Wasden Elementary School at (702) 799-4239 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.