Kesterson Lorna J ES

231 Bailey Island Dr
Henderson, NV 89074

532 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School is a public school located in the Henderson, Nevada area, operating as part of the Clark County School District. Named after the former mayor of Henderson, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is recognized for being a community-focused institution that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kesterson Elementary is known for its commitment to student growth through various extracurricular programs and initiatives aimed at social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on preparing students for middle school success, the school strives to create a structured and inclusive learning atmosphere for all children in the neighborhood.

532

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kesterson Lorna J ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	184
Black	76
Asian	37
Two or More	69
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
184 (34.6 %)
White
141 (26.5 %)
Black
76 (14.3 %)
Two or More
69 (13.0 %)
Asian
37 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (3.8 %)
American Indian
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)799-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 45

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 88