Deskin Ruthe Elementary School
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School serves 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 36%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 671 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Deskin Ruthe Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 671 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
42%
44%
Black
17%
12%
White
30%
30%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NV state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
How many students attend Deskin Ruthe Elementary School?
521 students attend Deskin Ruthe Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
42% of Deskin Ruthe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Deskin Ruthe Elementary School offer ?
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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