Smalley James E & A Rae ES

304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James E. & A. Rae Smalley Elementary School, located in Henderson, Nevada, is a public school serving students in the Clark County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational K-5 education, emphasizing core academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of structured classroom instruction and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Smalley Elementary typically offers various opportunities for student engagement, including extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to promote parent and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to encourage academic achievement and positive character development. Located in the Paradise Hills area, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student population.

672

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smalley James E & A Rae ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	124
Black	19
Asian	21
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
435 (64.7 %)
Hispanic
124 (18.5 %)
Two or More
69 (10.3 %)
Asian
21 (3.1 %)
Black
19 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)799-8090
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 52

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 116