May Ernest ES

584 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ernest May Elementary School is a public school located in the northwest area of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Clark County School District, the school is named after Ernest May, a long-time local educator and administrator who made significant contributions to the Nevada education system. The school environment is focused on fostering academic growth while promoting a supportive community atmosphere for its diverse student population.

Academically, Ernest May Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of its learners, including those in special education and English language development. The school typically organizes its curriculum around state standards and utilizes extracurricular activities and school-wide events to encourage student engagement. With its location on W. Washburn Road, it serves as a central neighborhood hub, prioritizing parent involvement and the development of well-rounded, responsible students.

584

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for May Ernest ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	222
Black	76
Asian	14
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
222 (38.0 %)
White
201 (34.4 %)
Black
76 (13.0 %)
Two or More
64 (11.0 %)
Asian
14 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2 %)

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)799-4690
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 49

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 91