Diskin P A Elementary School

4220 S Ravenwood
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Diskin P A 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 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Diskin P A Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Diskin P A 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 Diskin P A Elementary School is 0.64, 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)
#451 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Diskin P A 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.
35%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Diskin P A 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.
10-14%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Diskin P A 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
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
6%
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Hispanic
56%
44%
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Black
17%
12%
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White
12%
28%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Diskin P A Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Diskin P A 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
98%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Diskin P A 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 Diskin P A Elementary School's ranking?
Diskin P A Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Diskin P A Elementary School often compared to?
Diskin P A Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Diskin P A Elementary School?
566 students attend Diskin P A Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Diskin P A Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diskin P A Elementary School?
Diskin P A Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Diskin P A Elementary School offer ?
Diskin P A Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Diskin P A Elementary School part of?
Diskin P A 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: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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