Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Summary:

Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada that serves 743 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance.

Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School significantly outperforms the Clark County and Nevada averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 68.5% of students were proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for Nevada. Similarly, 69.9% of students were proficient or better in SBAC/Reading, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school also ranks highly among various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and white students, as well as low socioeconomic status students.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is able to achieve exceptional academic results. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the same district, such as Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School and Piggott Academy Elementary School, Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School outperforms most of them in terms of academic achievement, student test scores, and subgroup performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11175 W Desert Inn Rd
       Las Vegas, NV  89135


(702) 799-2520

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,028 Help


Students who attend Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fertitta Victoria Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  743

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.1%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Asian:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School ranks better than 96.6% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 6th 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 95.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (18.6%), Asian (13.6%). (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 Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is 19. 185 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 Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is $10,028. 222 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Goolsby Judy & John L 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 Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.80 18th 246 92.7%
2008 96.01 5th 294 98.3%
2009 95.91 9th 292 96.9%
2010 95.22 8th 300 97.3%
2011 93.42 11th 318 96.5%
2012 86.71 25th 328 92.4%
2013 91.86 19th 330 94.2%
2014 89.11 28th 332 91.6%
2016 94.93 15th 347 95.7%
2017 98.75 2nd 351 99.4%
2018 98.35 3rd 341 99.1%
2019 97.25 6th 388 98.5%
2021 94.19 12th 324 96.3%
2022 96.86 7th 380 98.2%
2023 92.80 18th 384 95.3%
2024 95.08 13th 377 96.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.76 18th 74 75.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.63 2nd 321 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.99 4th 330 98.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.30 2nd 332 99.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.85 2nd 48 95.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.93 9th 308 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.93 3rd 247 98.8%
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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.

Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote Love this school they have amazing teachers and an amazing staff and an amazing Principal Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 2, 2017

Open Quote My children have attended Goolsby for 9 years! I have been very happy with every aspect of this school. There is a lot of parent involvement, which is crucial for a great school. All of my children have loved this school. Well run, well organized, love the staff. No complaints, Happy Mom here! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 582 582
2006 404 31 102 50 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 452 25 105 65 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2008 475 42 101 77 2 n/a n/a 0 697
2009 493 37 111 90 3 n/a n/a 0 734
2010 567 47 110 76 3 n/a n/a 0 803
2011 506 30 87 97 0 13 49 0 782
2012 506 43 90 99 0 14 61 0 813
2013 487 30 91 95 0 11 77 0 791
2014 499 43 100 98 0 16 68 0 824
2015 483 38 94 107 0 13 72 0 807
2016 453 44 85 113 0 12 66 0 773
2017 429 43 89 134 1 9 62 0 767
2018 415 48 88 156 2 9 69 0 787
2019 419 49 99 171 2 5 79 0 824
2020 418 23 90 142 1 2 89 0 765
2021 390 35 89 147 1 4 85 0 751
2022 374 33 95 159 1 2 76 0 740
2023 372 34 101 138 0 5 93 0 743

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 Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 582 n/a n/a n/a
2006 588 34.0 17.3 n/a
2007 651 36.0 18.1 n/a
2008 697 43.0 16.2 9.6
2009 734 40.0 18.4 9.7
2010 803 43.0 18.6 8.6
2011 782 40.0 19.5 13
2012 813 38.0 21.3 16.5
2013 791 38.0 20.8 14.8
2014 824 38.0 21.6 16.1
2015 807 42.0 19.2 18.7
2016 773 45.0 17.1 20.6
2017 767 43.0 17.8 22.8
2018 787 44.0 17.8 23
2019 824 41.0 20.0 26.8
2020 765 44.0 17.3 22.7
2021 751 38.0 19.7 29.6
2022 740 n/a n/a n/a
2023 743 39.0 19.0 100

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 Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 582 n/a n/a n/a
2006 588 34.0 17.3 n/a
2007 651 36.0 18.1 n/a
2008 697 43.0 16.2 9.6
2009 734 40.0 18.4 9.7
2010 803 43.0 18.6 8.6
2011 782 40.0 19.5 13
2012 813 38.0 21.3 16.5
2013 791 38.0 20.8 14.8
2014 824 38.0 21.6 16.1
2015 807 42.0 19.2 18.7
2016 773 45.0 17.1 20.6
2017 767 43.0 17.8 22.8
2018 787 44.0 17.8 23
2019 824 41.0 20.0 26.8
2020 765 44.0 17.3 22.7
2021 751 38.0 19.7 29.6
2022 740 n/a n/a n/a
2023 743 39.0 19.0 100

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 Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $218 (2.8%) $7,691 (97.2%) $7,909
2020 $206 (2.4%) $8,552 (97.6%) $8,758
2021 $823 (8.7%) $8,668 (91.3%) $9,490
2022 $1,087 (10.8%) $8,942 (89.2%) $10,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Goolsby Judy & John L 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 6th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 18th of 384 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)89.678.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)85.873.1
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)80.368.2
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)81.164.3
 16.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)74.657.5
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)82.475.4
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)45.838.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)80.867.4
 13.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)8370.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School)45.838.1
 7.7%
   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 Students824743
 9.8%
African American4934
 30.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian99101
 2%
Hispanic171138
 19.3%
Pacific Islander55
White419372
 11.2%
Two or More Races7993
 17.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%100%
 73.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School are 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Students who attend Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fertitta Victoria Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School.

Yes! Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 377 Nevada elementary schools.


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