Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tartan John Elementary School 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 13% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Tartan Elementary School serves the northwest part of North Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tartan John Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Tartan John 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 Tartan John Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#625 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
44%
46%
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Black
34%
12%
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White
8%
26%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
8%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tartan John Elementary School's ranking?
Tartan John Elementary School is ranked #625 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Tartan John Elementary School often compared to?
Tartan John Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Jesse D Elementary School, Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Tartan John Elementary School?
498 students attend Tartan John Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tartan John Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tartan John Elementary School?
Tartan John Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tartan John Elementary School offer ?
Tartan John Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tartan John Elementary School part of?
Tartan John Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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