Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O Roarke Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas O'Roarke Elementary School serves the northwest part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#62 out of 684 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
26%
46%
Black
7%
12%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O Roarke Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend O Roarke Thomas Elementary School?
637 students attend O Roarke Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of O Roarke Thomas Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O Roarke Thomas Elementary School?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does O Roarke Thomas Elementary School offer ?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O Roarke Thomas Elementary School part of?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is O Roarke Thomas Elementary School located?
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is located in the Kyle Canyon neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in Kyle Canyon.
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