PIGGOTT ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Piggott Academy of International Studies is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 694 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 41 teachers, Piggott Academy of International Studies has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Clarence Piggott Academy of International Studies, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a magnet elementary school within the Clark County School District that emphasizes a global perspective through its specialized curriculum. The school is known for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), which focuses on inquiry-based learning, developing critical thinking skills, and fostering an understanding of diverse cultures. By integrating international themes into core subjects, Piggott Academy aims to prepare students to become well-rounded, globally-minded citizens who are capable of navigating an increasingly interconnected world.
Beyond its rigorous academic standards, the school is recognized for cultivating a supportive and collaborative community environment. The campus promotes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to build leadership and social responsibility. With a strong commitment to both academic excellence and character development, Piggott Academy serves as a distinct choice for families in the Las Vegas area seeking an educational experience that bridges local standards with a broader, global outlook.
For more information, contact Piggott Academy of International Studies at (702) 799-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
http://www.clarencepiggott.org
PIGGOTT ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 694 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 694
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 694 students
- White
- 39.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.8%
- Asian
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 10.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.