Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park John S Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Park John S Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Park John S Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Park John S 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 Park John S Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#348 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
63%
44%
Black
17%
12%
White
8%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Park John S Elementary School is ranked #348 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Park John S Elementary School often compared to?
Park John S Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood Elementary School, Smith Helen M Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Park John S Elementary School?
572 students attend Park John S Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Park John S Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park John S Elementary School?
Park John S Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Park John S Elementary School offer ?
Park John S Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park John S Elementary School part of?
Park John S Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Park John S Elementary School located?
Park John S Elementary School is located in the Downtown South neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 6 other public schools located in Downtown South.
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