Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Smalley James E & A Rae 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
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Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School's student population of 672 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#11 out of 692 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
19%
44%
Black
3%
12%
White
65%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
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
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Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School often compared to?
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vanderburg John Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School?
672 students attend Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School?
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School offer ?
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School part of?
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School located?
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School is located in the Paradise Hills neighborhood of Henderson, NV. There are 1 other public schools located in Paradise Hills.
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