Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forbuss Robert L Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 612 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Forbuss Robert 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 Forbuss Robert L Elementary School is 0.80, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Forbuss Robert L Elementary School?
612 students attend Forbuss Robert L Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Forbuss Robert L Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forbuss Robert L Elementary School?
Forbuss Robert L Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Forbuss Robert L Elementary School offer ?
Forbuss Robert L Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forbuss Robert L Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 612 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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