RUBY S THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ruby S Thomas 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 882 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 49 teachers, Ruby S Thomas 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.

Ruby S. Thomas Elementary School is a public school located in the central region of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is situated in a densely populated urban area, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic landscape of the city. The school is named in honor of Ruby S. Thomas, a dedicated educator who spent many years serving the Las Vegas community, and it strives to maintain a supportive learning environment focused on foundational academic growth and student development.

The school operates with a commitment to providing equitable access to education for its diverse student body. It offers a variety of programs tailored to meet the needs of its learners, including English Language Learner (ELL) support and specialized services for students with disabilities. By fostering partnerships with local community organizations and emphasizing parent involvement, Ruby S. Thomas Elementary works to create a holistic school culture that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its students as they prepare for the transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Ruby S Thomas Elementary School at (702) 799-5550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1560 E. Cherokee Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
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RUBY S THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 882 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
882
Teachers:
49
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 882 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.0%
Black or African American
20.6%
White
12.0%
Asian
7.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.