Smith Helen M ES

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Helen M. Smith Elementary School is a public school located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, operating under the Clark County School District. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic environment. It focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a blend of academic instruction and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its stable neighborhood setting and active involvement from the local community. Like many schools in the Clark County district, Helen M. Smith emphasizes literacy and numeracy as the cornerstones of its educational program. With a dedicated staff and a long-standing presence in the 89145 zip code, the school strives to maintain a positive, inclusive environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population, prioritizing both student achievement and overall social-emotional growth.

492

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Helen M ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	288
Black	44
Asian	7
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
288 (58.5 %)
White
109 (22.2 %)
Black
44 (8.9 %)
Two or More
40 (8.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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)799-4300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 37

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith Helen M ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith Helen M ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	48.6%
Male	253	51.4%

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