Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deskin Ruthe 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 28% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruthe Deskin Elementary School serves the west part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Embrace the power of presence #EVERYDAYMATTERS'
School Rankings
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deskin Ruthe Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deskin Ruthe Elementary School's ranking?
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Deskin Ruthe Elementary School often compared to?
Deskin Ruthe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryan Roger M Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Deskin Ruthe Elementary School?
491 students attend Deskin Ruthe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Deskin Ruthe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deskin Ruthe Elementary School?
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deskin Ruthe Elementary School offer ?
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deskin Ruthe Elementary School part of?
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Deskin Ruthe Elementary School located?
Deskin Ruthe 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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