Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thompson Tyrone Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 71% 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: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thompson Tyrone 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
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School's student population of 712 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Tyrone Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#48 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
28%
44%
Black
8%
12%
White
29%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
16%
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 Thompson Tyrone Elementary School's ranking?
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Thompson Tyrone Elementary School?
712 students attend Thompson Tyrone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Thompson Tyrone Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Tyrone Elementary School?
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Thompson Tyrone Elementary School offer ?
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thompson Tyrone Elementary School part of?
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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