RUTH FYFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ruth Fyfe 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 468 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 33 teachers, Ruth Fyfe Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Ruth Fyfe Elementary School, located on West Bonanza Road in Las Vegas, is a public school serving students in the Clark County School District. Situated in the 89107 zip code, the school serves a diverse urban community and operates under the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities to students in the Las Vegas valley. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is named in honor of Ruth Fyfe, who was a prominent figure in Nevada education and community advocacy. Like many schools in the Clark County system, Ruth Fyfe Elementary utilizes a structured curriculum designed to meet Nevada Academic Content Standards. It typically offers a variety of support services, including English Language Learner (ELL) programs and special education resources, aimed at addressing the unique academic needs of its student body. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, fostering a collaborative environment between students, educators, and local families.

For more information, contact Ruth Fyfe Elementary School at (702) 799-4191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.