George E Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(702) 799-7750
- George E Harris Elementary School serves 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- George E Harris Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- George E Harris Elementary School's student population of 741 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 741 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
- George E Harris Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of George E Harris Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #568 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 43% |
| Black | 11% | 11% |
| White | 16% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George E Harris Elementary School is Chaparral High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mater Academy Mountain Vista (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Will Beckley Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Chaparral High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,526 students
0.3 miles
3850 Annie Oakley Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7580 0.3 9-12 2,526 - Las Vegas Will Beckley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 826 students
0.7 miles
3223 S. Glenhurst
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7700 0.7 PK-5 826 - Las Vegas Mater Academy Mountain Vista Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 996 students
1.0 miles
3445 Mountain Vista Street
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 485-2400 1.0 PK-8 996 - Las Vegas C W Woodbury Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 890 students
1.1 miles
3875 E. Harmon Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7660 1.1 6-8 890 - Las Vegas Laura Dearing Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 853 students
1.1 miles
3046 S. Ferndale
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7710 1.1 PK-5 853
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