OLLIE DETWILER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ollie Detwiler Elementary School, located on Ferrell Street in Las Vegas, is a public school serving the local West Las Vegas community. As part of the Clark County School District (CCSD), the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is situated in a historically significant neighborhood, operating as a key community resource that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school.

The school environment at Detwiler is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often emphasizing inclusive learning practices and community engagement. Like many schools in the CCSD system, Detwiler benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and mathematics proficiency. By fostering a supportive climate for both students and families, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and provide a stable, learning-centered atmosphere for children in the 89106 zip code area.

1960 Ferrell St.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
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OLLIE DETWILER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 777 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
777
Teachers:
40
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 777 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.3%
Black or African American
34.7%
White
5.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.