Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Ruby S Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 644 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.

Despite increased spending per student, from $10,043 in 2018-2019 to $11,766 in 2021-2022, Thomas Ruby S Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Nevada, ranking between 372nd and 379th out of 380-384 schools in recent years. Its academic performance, as measured by SBAC proficiency rates, is significantly below the district and state averages in both mathematics and reading. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Beckley Will Elementary School, Innovations Int'l Charter Elementary School, and Rowe Lewis E Elementary School, Thomas Ruby S Elementary School generally performs worse on academic measures.

The school's student population is predominantly non-White, with a majority of Hispanic (46.89%) and African American (31.83%) students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage (100%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges, which appear to be persistent despite increased funding. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1560 E Cherokee Ln
       Las Vegas, NV  89169


(702) 799-5550

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,766 Help


Students who attend Thomas Ruby S Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Orr William E Middle School
High:    Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.9%
African American:
31.8%
White:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Ruby S Elementary School ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 220th 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 4.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.9%), African American (31.8%), White (8.5%). (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 Thomas Ruby S Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 56th best among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School is $11,766. 142 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas Ruby S 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 Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 11.34 259th 294 11.9%
2009 7.01 276th 292 5.5%
2010 8.00 279th 300 7.0%
2011 14.76 270th 318 15.1%
2012 15.84 277th 328 15.5%
2013 18.84 286th 330 13.3%
2014 11.23 308th 332 7.2%
2016 16.58 302nd 347 13.0%
2017 11.75 331st 351 5.7%
2018 11.36 324th 341 5.0%
2019 9.04 375th 388 3.4%
2022 8.12 372nd 380 2.1%
2023 6.96 379th 384 1.3%
2024 4.99 376th 377 0.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.48 172nd 213 19.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.99 200th 227 11.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.13 302nd 321 5.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.01 310th 330 6.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.96 313th 332 5.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 108th 132 18.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.47 298th 308 3.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.08 237th 247 4.0%
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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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by a citizen
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Open Quote This is a learning complex, in a low income neighborhood, with a student population of a diverse ethnic and language challenged individuals being administered to, by a number of professionals, who are socio/economically INEPT at understanding/dealing with children in this situation. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 432 102 39 89 5 n/a n/a -11 656
1989 405 123 49 76 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1990 443 144 49 158 3 n/a n/a 0 797
1991 418 161 40 216 3 n/a n/a 0 838
1992 353 147 35 185 4 n/a n/a 0 724
1993 401 163 52 232 6 n/a n/a 0 854
1994 397 184 49 274 6 n/a n/a 0 910
1995 381 230 77 418 11 n/a n/a 0 1117
1996 381 230 77 418 11 n/a n/a 0 1117
1997 357 229 78 486 14 n/a n/a 0 1164
1998 357 260 60 568 11 n/a n/a 0 1256
1999 297 212 62 608 11 n/a n/a 0 1190
2000 250 201 40 676 8 n/a n/a 0 1175
2001 280 212 43 708 8 n/a n/a 0 1251
2002 194 165 51 732 6 n/a n/a 0 1148
2003 194 165 51 732 6 n/a n/a 0 1148
2004 124 84 39 479 3 n/a n/a 0 729
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 842 842
2006 109 101 40 507 9 n/a n/a 0 766
2007 101 76 38 523 12 n/a n/a 0 750
2008 78 82 33 463 9 n/a n/a 0 665
2009 83 113 64 497 8 n/a n/a 0 765
2010 107 98 76 515 4 n/a n/a 0 800
2011 94 106 82 493 8 14 4 0 801
2012 91 93 67 495 3 17 11 0 777
2013 83 98 54 482 7 12 29 0 765
2014 77 109 54 453 2 7 19 0 721
2015 84 137 48 505 2 12 29 0 817
2016 82 136 62 469 1 7 35 0 792
2017 99 163 61 455 2 5 38 0 823
2018 106 182 63 476 2 10 43 0 882
2019 111 216 69 463 2 14 31 0 906
2020 107 232 52 394 5 15 48 0 853
2021 76 218 55 348 7 12 39 0 755
2022 69 212 51 294 1 4 31 0 662
2023 55 205 44 302 2 7 29 0 644

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 40.0 16.4 n/a
1989 654 38.0 17.2 28.9
1990 797 37.0 21.5 35.4
1991 838 48.0 17.4 43.2
1992 724 46.0 15.7 43.9
1993 854 53.0 16.1 50.9
1994 910 54.0 16.9 61.4
1995 1117 61.0 18.3 69.6
1996 1117 61.0 18.3 69.6
1997 1164 65.0 17.9 59.5
1998 1256 72.0 17.4 69.3
1999 1190 71.0 16.8 71.3
2000 1175 71.0 16.5 64.2
2001 1251 77.0 16.2 66.2
2002 1148 68.0 16.9 81
2003 1148 68.0 16.9 81
2004 729 52.0 14.0 n/a
2005 842 n/a n/a n/a
2006 766 51.0 15.0 n/a
2007 750 51.0 14.7 n/a
2008 665 50.0 13.3 99.5
2009 765 45.0 17.0 78.4
2010 800 51.0 15.6 81.4
2011 801 49.0 16.3 87.1
2012 777 48.0 16.1 92.9
2013 765 39.0 19.6 87.2
2014 721 43.0 16.7 89.7
2015 817 44.0 18.5 90.6
2016 792 45.0 17.6 95.1
2017 823 48.0 17.1 100
2018 882 49.0 18.0 100
2019 906 49.0 18.4 100
2020 853 52.0 16.4 99.6
2021 755 47.0 16.0 100
2022 662 n/a n/a 100
2023 644 41.0 15.7 100

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 Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 40.0 16.4 n/a
1989 654 38.0 17.2 28.9
1990 797 37.0 21.5 35.4
1991 838 48.0 17.4 43.2
1992 724 46.0 15.7 43.9
1993 854 53.0 16.1 50.9
1994 910 54.0 16.9 61.4
1995 1117 61.0 18.3 69.6
1996 1117 61.0 18.3 69.6
1997 1164 65.0 17.9 59.5
1998 1256 72.0 17.4 69.3
1999 1190 71.0 16.8 71.3
2000 1175 71.0 16.5 64.2
2001 1251 77.0 16.2 66.2
2002 1148 68.0 16.9 81
2003 1148 68.0 16.9 81
2004 729 52.0 14.0 n/a
2005 842 n/a n/a n/a
2006 766 51.0 15.0 n/a
2007 750 51.0 14.7 n/a
2008 665 50.0 13.3 99.5
2009 765 45.0 17.0 78.4
2010 800 51.0 15.6 81.4
2011 801 49.0 16.3 87.1
2012 777 48.0 16.1 92.9
2013 765 39.0 19.6 87.2
2014 721 43.0 16.7 89.7
2015 817 44.0 18.5 90.6
2016 792 45.0 17.6 95.1
2017 823 48.0 17.1 100
2018 882 49.0 18.0 100
2019 906 49.0 18.4 100
2020 853 52.0 16.4 99.6
2021 755 47.0 16.0 100
2022 662 n/a n/a 100
2023 644 41.0 15.7 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $798 (7.9%) $9,245 (92.1%) $10,043
2020 $766 (7.5%) $9,432 (92.5%) $10,198
2021 $1,463 (12.5%) $10,226 (87.5%) $11,689
2022 $1,712 (14.6%) $10,054 (85.4%) $11,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Ruby S Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 375th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 379th of 384 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Ruby S Elementary School)2012.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Thomas Ruby S Elementary School)1416.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Ruby S Elementary School)22.213.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Thomas Ruby S Elementary School)28.218
 10.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Reading (Thomas Ruby S Elementary School)20.717.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Thomas Ruby S Elementary School)20.110.2
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Thomas Ruby S Elementary School)21.317.5
 3.8%
   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 Students906644
 28.9%
African American216205
 5.1%
American Indian22
Asian6944
 36.2%
Hispanic463302
 34.8%
Pacific Islander147
 50%
White11155
 50.5%
Two or More Races3129
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Thomas Ruby S Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orr William E Middle School
High : Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Thomas Ruby S Elementary School.

Students at Thomas Ruby S Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 32% African American, 9% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Thomas Ruby S Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Nevada elementary schools.


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