Serving 784 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies 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 44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 67% 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: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School's student population of 784 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies 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 Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#126 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
38%
44%
Black
10%
12%
White
33%
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
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Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School often compared to?
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garehime Edith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School?
784 students attend Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School?
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School offer ?
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School part of?
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School located?
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School is located in the Lone Mountain neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 8 other public schools located in Lone Mountain.
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