Serving 846 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School's student population of 846 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
28%
44%
Black
7%
12%
White
35%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School's ranking?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School often compared to?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forbuss Robert L Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School?
846 students attend Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School offer ?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School part of?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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