Dearing Laura Elementary School

Summary:

Dearing Laura Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 837 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dearing Laura Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Nevada elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall mathematics proficiency rate was 15.4%, compared to 32.6% for the state and 30.1% for the Clark County district. Similarly, the school's overall reading proficiency rate was 20.2%, compared to 41.3% for the state and 39.3% for the Clark County district. The school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $8,405 in 2019-2020 to $10,565 in 2021-2022, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the nearby Wengert Cyril Elementary, Ferron William E Elementary, and Smith Hal Elementary schools generally perform better than Dearing Laura Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics and reading. Additionally, the public charter school Mater Mountain Vista significantly outperforms the district and state averages in both subjects, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing more effective educational opportunities for students in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3046 S Ferndale
       Las Vegas, NV  89121


(702) 799-7710

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,565 Help


Students who attend Dearing Laura Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mack Jerome Middle School
High:    Chaparral High School

Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  837

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.4%
African American:
28.3%
White:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Dearing Laura Elementary School ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 208th among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.4%), African American (28.3%), White (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dearing Laura Elementary School is 25.3. 233 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dearing Laura Elementary School is $10,565. 205 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dearing Laura Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dearing Laura Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.65 216th 246 12.2%
2008 7.03 272nd 294 7.5%
2009 8.80 270th 292 7.5%
2010 6.98 280th 300 6.7%
2011 5.30 301st 318 5.3%
2012 12.47 288th 328 12.2%
2013 7.98 317th 330 3.9%
2014 10.00 312th 332 6.0%
2016 27.61 247th 347 28.8%
2017 35.26 217th 351 38.2%
2018 49.94 163rd 341 52.2%
2019 32.15 263rd 388 32.2%
2021 8.22 318th 324 1.9%
2022 9.06 368th 380 3.2%
2023 11.51 362nd 384 5.7%
2024 9.16 363rd 377 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 51st 213 76.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.46 91st 227 59.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.75 92nd 321 71.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.02 151st 330 54.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 168th 332 49.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.95 43rd 132 67.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.94 89th 308 71.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dearing Laura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.63 113th 247 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Open Quote My son has adhd and the dual language program set him back (too much to focus on and basically learning half the curriculum since it is one day English and one day Spanish all across through 5th grade now). He tested above average intelligence but his reading grades never went past a C the two years he was there. They gave him spelling words which they NEVER reviewed in class but he was expected to do sntences on them. If I was going to do most of the teaching I might as well do it all myself and avoid the confusion. Right now I'm homeschooling my son and i can see him blossoming, even though it's a tougher curriculum but all in english at last! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2012

Open Quote Started my son here today, and I am NOT happy. My son is autistic, and just kind of goes along with what you tell him, so these issues are even huger.....First off when we went to register, we were completely ignored by the staff as they talked to each other casually, then when we DID get someones attention, they BARELY understood english. He apparently has 2 teachers, one day english, one day spanish.........for one thing, I think a kid with special needs needs a little more CONSISTANCY THAN THAT. And another.....we were not told, nor given a choice over him being in a spanish only class half the time. I dont have anything agaist my son learning spanish, but that is a HUGE element of his education that I wasnt told about until he was in it already. For a kid who has a hard time communicating in english, why the HELL would you confuse him with a new language!?!? Then at the end of his first day, I go to pick him up, and I go to the spot where I was told he was going to be waiting....he wasnt there. I was freaking out and caught him JUST before he got on a bus someone was sticking him on, going who knows where....NOT HAPPY, seriously considering homeschooling Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dearing Laura Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 538 94 23 57 5 n/a n/a 8 725
1989 542 106 24 62 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1990 600 102 22 80 5 n/a n/a 0 809
1991 398 101 23 72 4 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 363 100 20 89 5 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 385 100 35 99 11 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 354 67 33 107 10 n/a n/a 0 571
1995 365 98 42 147 13 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 365 98 42 147 13 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 377 118 50 206 11 n/a n/a 0 762
1998 344 91 54 211 11 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 320 104 44 294 4 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 276 128 35 306 3 n/a n/a 0 748
2001 258 106 48 338 2 n/a n/a 0 752
2002 240 169 45 385 9 n/a n/a 0 848
2003 240 169 45 385 9 n/a n/a 0 848
2004 234 187 37 385 6 n/a n/a 0 849
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 849 849
2006 187 224 45 467 5 n/a n/a 0 928
2007 159 181 44 445 4 n/a n/a 0 833
2008 153 160 34 500 9 n/a n/a 0 856
2009 128 149 25 534 11 n/a n/a 0 847
2010 126 115 23 526 7 n/a n/a 0 797
2011 128 129 4 536 1 4 1 0 803
2012 104 113 8 600 1 5 15 0 846
2013 91 126 10 532 2 8 32 0 801
2014 97 150 14 542 6 4 42 0 855
2015 103 114 16 493 4 4 36 0 770
2016 86 147 9 517 2 5 34 0 800
2017 72 160 9 486 3 6 34 0 770
2018 65 203 10 515 1 5 54 0 853
2019 73 209 10 506 5 9 44 0 856
2020 74 218 13 518 5 5 52 0 885
2021 62 230 13 487 5 1 55 0 853
2022 55 220 6 442 4 4 49 0 780
2023 55 237 4 489 5 4 43 0 837

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dearing Laura Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 725 34.0 21.3 n/a
1989 735 36.0 20.4 18.5
1990 809 38.0 21.2 22.1
1991 598 33.0 18.1 30.8
1992 577 33.0 17.4 30.2
1993 630 35.0 18.0 37
1994 571 32.0 17.8 34.9
1995 665 34.0 19.6 48.1
1996 665 34.0 19.6 48.1
1997 762 37.5 20.3 32.9
1998 711 38.5 18.5 48.4
1999 766 38.0 20.2 53.4
2000 748 42.0 17.8 54.9
2001 752 43.0 17.5 46.5
2002 848 49.0 17.3 66.6
2003 848 49.0 17.3 66.6
2004 849 51.0 16.6 69
2005 849 n/a n/a n/a
2006 928 54.0 17.2 n/a
2007 833 55.0 15.1 n/a
2008 856 55.0 15.6 99.6
2009 847 52.0 16.3 69.1
2010 797 48.0 16.6 75.8
2011 803 46.0 17.4 88.4
2012 846 47.0 18.0 94.1
2013 801 44.0 18.2 85.4
2014 855 46.0 18.5 87.6
2015 770 47.0 16.3 83.8
2016 800 46.0 17.3 87.6
2017 770 49.0 15.7 100
2018 853 47.0 18.1 100
2019 856 43.0 19.9 100
2020 885 44.0 20.1 99.7
2021 853 37.0 23.0 100
2022 780 n/a n/a 100
2023 837 33.0 25.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dearing Laura Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 725 34.0 21.3 n/a
1989 735 36.0 20.4 18.5
1990 809 38.0 21.2 22.1
1991 598 33.0 18.1 30.8
1992 577 33.0 17.4 30.2
1993 630 35.0 18.0 37
1994 571 32.0 17.8 34.9
1995 665 34.0 19.6 48.1
1996 665 34.0 19.6 48.1
1997 762 37.5 20.3 32.9
1998 711 38.5 18.5 48.4
1999 766 38.0 20.2 53.4
2000 748 42.0 17.8 54.9
2001 752 43.0 17.5 46.5
2002 848 49.0 17.3 66.6
2003 848 49.0 17.3 66.6
2004 849 51.0 16.6 69
2005 849 n/a n/a n/a
2006 928 54.0 17.2 n/a
2007 833 55.0 15.1 n/a
2008 856 55.0 15.6 99.6
2009 847 52.0 16.3 69.1
2010 797 48.0 16.6 75.8
2011 803 46.0 17.4 88.4
2012 846 47.0 18.0 94.1
2013 801 44.0 18.2 85.4
2014 855 46.0 18.5 87.6
2015 770 47.0 16.3 83.8
2016 800 46.0 17.3 87.6
2017 770 49.0 15.7 100
2018 853 47.0 18.1 100
2019 856 43.0 19.9 100
2020 885 44.0 20.1 99.7
2021 853 37.0 23.0 100
2022 780 n/a n/a 100
2023 837 33.0 25.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dearing Laura Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $853 (9.7%) $7,917 (90.3%) $8,770
2020 $793 (9.4%) $7,612 (90.6%) $8,405
2021 $1,387 (14.4%) $8,215 (85.6%) $9,602
2022 $1,789 (16.9%) $8,777 (83.1%) $10,565

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dearing Laura Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 362nd of 384 Elementary schools
 26.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dearing Laura Elementary School)44.418.3
 26.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dearing Laura Elementary School)39.328.8
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dearing Laura Elementary School)32.410.5
 21.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Dearing Laura Elementary School)43.821
 22.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dearing Laura Elementary School)28.814.1
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Dearing Laura Elementary School)45.221.2
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Dearing Laura Elementary School)35.614.1
 21.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Dearing Laura Elementary School)42.623.5
 19.1%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students856837
 2.2%
African American209237
 13.4%
American Indian55
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic506489
 3.4%
Pacific Islander94
 55.6%
White7355
 24.7%
Two or More Races4443
 2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Dearing Laura Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Nevada elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 837 students attended Dearing Laura Elementary School.

Students at Dearing Laura Elementary School are 58% Hispanic, 28% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dearing Laura Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mack Jerome Middle School
High : Chaparral High School


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