Detwiler Ollie ES

1960 Ferrell St
Las Vegas, NV 89106

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ollie Detwiler Elementary School, located on Ferrell Street in Las Vegas, is a public school serving the local West Las Vegas community. As part of the Clark County School District (CCSD), the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is situated in a historically significant neighborhood, operating as a key community resource that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school.

The school environment at Detwiler is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often emphasizing inclusive learning practices and community engagement. Like many schools in the CCSD system, Detwiler benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and mathematics proficiency. By fostering a supportive climate for both students and families, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and provide a stable, learning-centered atmosphere for children in the 89106 zip code area.

528

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detwiler Ollie ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	309
Black	162
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
309 (58.5 %)
Black
162 (30.7 %)
White
23 (4.4 %)
Two or More
18 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)799-1830
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 53

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Detwiler Ollie ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Detwiler Ollie ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	46.6%
Male	282	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)