Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O Roarke Thomas 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 53% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School's student population of 758 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O Roarke Thomas 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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#72 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
25%
44%
Black
7%
12%
White
53%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend O Roarke Thomas Elementary School?
758 students attend O Roarke Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of O Roarke Thomas Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O Roarke Thomas Elementary School?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does O Roarke Thomas Elementary School offer ?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is O Roarke Thomas Elementary School part of?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is O Roarke Thomas Elementary School located?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is located in the Kyle Canyon neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in Kyle Canyon.
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