D L DUSTY DICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

D L Dusty Dickens Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in North Las Vegas, NV with about 755 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 48 teachers, D L Dusty Dickens Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

D.L. Dusty Dickens Elementary School, located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clark County School District. The school is named in honor of D.L. "Dusty" Dickens, a longtime educator and influential figure within the Las Vegas community. Situated in a residential area of North Las Vegas, the campus serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school community focuses on fostering a positive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic and personal success. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Dickens Elementary typically offers various school-wide initiatives and support programs designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. By promoting student engagement, collaboration among staff, and active partnerships with local families, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while instilling the values of curiosity and academic excellence.

For more information, contact D L Dusty Dickens Elementary School at (702) 799-3878 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5550 Milan Peak St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
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D L DUSTY DICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Las Vegas, NV with about 755 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
755
Teachers:
48
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 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 755 students

Hispanic/Latino
40.8%
Black or African American
34.2%
White
13.6%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.