Craig Lois Elementary School

2637 E Gowan Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Craig Lois Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Craig Lois Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Craig Lois Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Craig Lois Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#641 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Craig Lois Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Craig Lois Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Craig Lois Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
12%
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White
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Craig Lois Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Craig Lois Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Craig Lois Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craig Lois Elementary School's ranking?
Craig Lois Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Craig Lois Elementary School often compared to?
Craig Lois Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cox Clyde C Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Craig Lois Elementary School?
510 students attend Craig Lois Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Craig Lois Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Craig Lois Elementary School?
Craig Lois Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Craig Lois Elementary School offer ?
Craig Lois Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Craig Lois Elementary School part of?
Craig Lois Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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