Vanderburg John ES

2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Vanderburg Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Henderson, Nevada, is a highly regarded public school within the Clark County School District. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes academic achievement while providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates arts, technology, and physical education to help develop well-rounded students.

Beyond its core academic program, the school is frequently praised for its active parent-teacher involvement and a strong commitment to character development. With its location in the 89012 zip code, it benefits from being part of an established suburban area, often drawing families who prioritize education and neighborhood safety. John Vanderburg Elementary consistently strives to maintain high performance standards, focusing on individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

547

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanderburg John ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	117
Black	34
Asian	61
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	5

White
266 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
117 (21.4 %)
Two or More
64 (11.7 %)
Asian
61 (11.2 %)
Black
34 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-0540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vanderburg John ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vanderburg John ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	45.7%
Male	297	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)