HARRY REID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harry Reid Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Searchlight, NV with about 24 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 3 teachers, Harry Reid Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Harry Reid Elementary School, located in the small, historic town of Searchlight, Nevada, serves as the primary educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is named in honor of the former U.S. Senator and Nevada native, Harry Reid. Due to the remote nature of Searchlight, the school plays a vital role in the town's social fabric, providing a close-knit learning environment for students in a region characterized by its desert landscape and mining history.

The school is notable for its isolated setting, situated approximately 60 miles south of Las Vegas. Because of its small population, Harry Reid Elementary typically offers a personalized educational experience with smaller class sizes compared to the larger urban schools within the district. The facility serves as a focal point for families in the area, offering a traditional elementary curriculum while maintaining the unique identity of a small-town school in the Silver State.

For more information, contact Harry Reid Elementary School at (702) 297-1224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.