Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearing Laura Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dearing Laura Es's student population of 780 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dearing Laura Es 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 Dearing Laura Es is 0.59, 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
#626 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
57%
44%
Black
28%
12%
White
7%
29%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dearing Laura Es's ranking?
Dearing Laura Es is ranked #626 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Dearing Laura Es?
780 students attend Dearing Laura Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dearing Laura Es students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dearing Laura Es offer ?
Dearing Laura Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dearing Laura Es part of?
Dearing Laura Es is part of Clark County School District.
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