Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Summary:

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 784 students. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tarr Sheila Academy consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada state averages in SBAC Math and Reading proficiency across all grade levels. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 55.4% of students proficient or better in SBAC Math, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for Nevada. In SBAC Reading, Tarr Sheila Academy had 61.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade Math and Reading, where it exceeds the district and state averages by a significant margin. Tarr Sheila Academy has consistently ranked in the top quartile of Nevada elementary schools, ranking 86th out of 377 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

While Tarr Sheila Academy outperforms the nearby Deskin Ruthe Elementary, Darnell Marshall C Elementary, and Garehime Edith Elementary schools in the Clark County School District, the nearby charter schools, Doral Academy Fire Mesa and Discovery Charter School HillPointe, also demonstrate strong academic performance, often exceeding Tarr Sheila Academy's results, particularly in the upper grades.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 9400 W Gilmore Ave
       Las Vegas, NV  89129


(702) 799-6710

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,958 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  784

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.4%
White:
32.8%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 38th 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 73.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.4%), White (32.8%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School is 18.6. 176 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School is $10,958. 191 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies 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 Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.88 57th 246 76.8%
2008 73.63 63rd 294 78.6%
2009 74.16 54th 292 81.5%
2010 81.84 33rd 300 89.0%
2011 89.93 18th 318 94.3%
2012 79.02 41st 328 87.5%
2013 78.44 66th 330 80.0%
2014 73.97 87th 332 73.8%
2016 70.70 96th 347 72.3%
2017 70.54 94th 351 73.2%
2018 69.21 95th 341 72.1%
2019 70.41 94th 388 75.8%
2021 50.05 129th 324 60.2%
2022 65.37 102nd 380 73.2%
2023 73.62 86th 384 77.6%
2024 73.01 86th 377 77.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.12 45th 74 39.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.41 202nd 213 5.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.52 37th 227 83.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.05 146th 321 54.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.75 70th 330 78.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 119th 332 64.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.43 88th 132 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.57 69th 308 77.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 78th 247 68.4%
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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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Monday, May 18, 2020

Open Quote There is no metric for rating the value of a curriculum with a focus on inquiry and student interest in a public school. Nor is there a way to calculate the sense of community or familial atmosphere this school provides its students and staff. If these things were taken into account I’ve no doubt Tarr Academy would be at the top of any list. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 356 51 42 57 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 543 65 75 59 4 n/a n/a 0 746
2003 543 65 75 59 4 n/a n/a 0 746
2004 581 105 81 109 5 n/a n/a 0 881
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 626 626
2006 370 91 60 92 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2007 343 90 64 97 4 n/a n/a 0 598
2008 406 86 62 124 4 n/a n/a 0 682
2009 414 89 50 101 7 n/a n/a 0 661
2010 384 92 43 99 6 n/a n/a 0 624
2011 376 68 13 132 4 3 43 0 639
2012 332 70 14 151 2 7 63 0 639
2013 316 82 14 165 1 8 61 0 647
2014 297 84 12 177 0 10 64 0 644
2015 291 92 20 174 0 10 55 0 642
2016 259 71 22 184 0 5 57 0 598
2017 301 72 22 223 0 4 73 0 695
2018 305 78 31 248 1 3 72 0 738
2019 309 70 36 237 1 6 80 0 739
2020 293 72 44 237 0 7 82 0 735
2021 281 79 49 260 1 7 83 0 760
2022 278 76 54 268 1 6 83 0 766
2023 257 78 56 301 1 7 84 0 784

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 Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 508 30.5 16.7 9.1
2002 746 40.0 18.7 16.4
2003 746 40.0 18.7 16.4
2004 881 50.0 17.6 18.2
2005 626 n/a n/a n/a
2006 617 36.0 17.1 n/a
2007 598 33.0 18.1 n/a
2008 682 41.0 16.6 18.6
2009 661 37.0 17.9 19.5
2010 624 36.0 17.3 26.8
2011 639 36.0 17.7 33.6
2012 639 34.0 18.7 42.4
2013 647 32.0 20.2 36.3
2014 644 34.0 18.9 40.4
2015 642 35.0 18.3 46.6
2016 598 34.0 17.5 51.3
2017 695 39.0 17.8 46.2
2018 738 42.0 17.5 40.4
2019 739 37.0 19.9 42.8
2020 735 40.0 18.3 44.8
2021 760 38.0 20.0 100
2022 766 n/a n/a 100
2023 784 42.0 18.6 100

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 Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 508 30.5 16.7 9.1
2002 746 40.0 18.7 16.4
2003 746 40.0 18.7 16.4
2004 881 50.0 17.6 18.2
2005 626 n/a n/a n/a
2006 617 36.0 17.1 n/a
2007 598 33.0 18.1 n/a
2008 682 41.0 16.6 18.6
2009 661 37.0 17.9 19.5
2010 624 36.0 17.3 26.8
2011 639 36.0 17.7 33.6
2012 639 34.0 18.7 42.4
2013 647 32.0 20.2 36.3
2014 644 34.0 18.9 40.4
2015 642 35.0 18.3 46.6
2016 598 34.0 17.5 51.3
2017 695 39.0 17.8 46.2
2018 738 42.0 17.5 40.4
2019 739 37.0 19.9 42.8
2020 735 40.0 18.3 44.8
2021 760 38.0 20.0 100
2022 766 n/a n/a 100
2023 784 42.0 18.6 100

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 Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (3.7%) $8,209 (96.3%) $8,523
2020 $152 (1.7%) $8,836 (98.3%) $8,988
2021 $815 (8.3%) $8,994 (91.7%) $9,808
2022 $1,093 (10.0%) $9,865 (90.0%) $10,958

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 384 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)51.854.2
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)54.465.3
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)60.260.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)55.966.4
 10.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)44.233.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)60.850.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)34.225.2
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)5249.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)57.161
 3.9%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School)34.225.2
 9%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students739784
 6.1%
African American7078
 11.4%
American Indian11
Asian3656
 55.6%
Hispanic237301
 27%
Pacific Islander67
 16.7%
White309257
 16.8%
Two or More Races8084
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%100%
 57.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 784 students attended Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School.

Students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School are 38% Hispanic, 33% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 7% Asian.

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies Elementary School ranks 86th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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