Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School
Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School's student population of 746 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 746 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School is 0.60, 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 | #19 out of 660 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 43% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 60% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 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 Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School is Palo Verde High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sig Rogich Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Palo Verde High School Math: 49% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 3,216 students10
0.8 miles
333 S. Pavilion Center Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-1450 0.8 9-12 3,216 - Las Vegas Sig Rogich Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,828 student10
0.8 miles
235 N. Pavilion Center Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6040 0.8 6-8 1,828 - Las Vegas West Career & Technical Academy Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,381 student10
0.9 miles
11945 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340 0.9 9-12 1,381 - Las Vegas Billy And Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 710 students10
1.2 miles
215 Antelope Ridge Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-5040 1.2 PK-5 710 - Las Vegas John W Bonner Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 857 students10
1.4 miles
765 Crestdale Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050 1.4 PK-5 857
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