Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Summary:

Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 764 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in Nevada and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School has a diverse student population, with a racial breakdown of 11.65% White, 30.89% African American, 42.93% Hispanic, 2.23% Asian, 0.26% Native American, 3.4% Pacific Islander, and 8.64% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC test scores, is generally lower than the state and county averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading for all grades at 27.5% and 36.3%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 32.6% and 41.3%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada elementary schools, with a ranking between 239 and 261 out of 324 to 384 schools over the past several years.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.3, Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School faces significant challenges, including a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-income households. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Craig Lois Elementary School, Elizondo Raul P Elementary School, and Coral Academy Nellis AFB, Dickens D L Dusty generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both mathematics and reading.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5550 Milan Peak St
       North Las Vegas, NV  89081


(702) 799-3878

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,102 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  764

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.9%
African American:
30.9%
White:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 134th 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 29.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.9%), African American (30.9%), White (11.6%). (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 Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School is 17.3, which is the 114th 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 Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School is $11,102. 181 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dickens D L Dusty 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 Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 29.90 206th 300 31.3%
2011 39.07 196th 318 38.4%
2012 30.55 230th 328 29.9%
2013 35.63 228th 330 30.9%
2014 26.76 260th 332 21.7%
2016 30.27 232nd 347 33.1%
2017 49.14 172nd 351 51.0%
2018 57.17 137th 341 59.8%
2019 35.02 244th 388 37.1%
2021 23.72 239th 324 26.2%
2022 26.24 261st 380 31.3%
2023 28.80 250th 384 34.9%
2024 29.30 249th 377 34.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 33rd 74 55.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 37th 213 82.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 86th 227 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 99th 321 69.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.51 138th 330 58.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 130th 332 60.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.99 20th 132 84.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.17 76th 308 75.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.16 106th 247 57.1%
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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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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 4, 2010

Open Quote Ms bratland the kinder teacher has the most loving heart.. kids adore her parents want her to move on with our kids lol...

Ms Casteneda 3rd grade I had for both my boys... they are not easy kids but she always saw the good in them. she is soft and kind hearted. Her teaching methods are like a mom to her child. kids want to go to school when they are with her!My son was in another class and I had him switched to her. Cody was the happiest lil man when he was in her class. He felt smart and cared about.

MR Gabbarre 4th grade, I do not know why he is an elmentry teacher hes so smart.. he should be at UNLV! he teaches children to be more independent, and even the smallest question my child had was turned into a lesson.He has excellent communication with parents and really inspires the children to do their best.

MS CROSS.... ohhhh my goodness, if you get her consider asking to change classes, she is bitter and yells at the children. Yes your child will get good grades but at the cost of hating school.

MS Wilson, now a speach teacher I think... Jsut like Ms Casteneda... AMAZING!

Office personal, anya, ms pam... the kind of people you want to deal with. It just their nature to be happy and kind. they go out of their way to help you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 161 178 93 241 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2009 177 203 88 260 3 n/a n/a 0 731
2010 184 232 98 276 1 n/a n/a 0 791
2011 154 219 50 279 1 17 35 0 755
2012 144 223 36 284 3 13 48 0 751
2013 140 250 32 253 3 12 71 0 761
2014 145 232 30 272 3 15 58 0 755
2015 113 252 28 272 3 12 73 0 753
2016 115 306 28 289 1 12 63 0 814
2017 121 258 25 321 1 14 64 0 804
2018 103 258 15 308 3 13 55 0 755
2019 102 248 16 305 4 13 65 0 753
2020 100 241 16 311 6 13 80 0 767
2021 106 243 17 331 4 16 80 0 797
2022 106 219 14 319 2 16 72 0 748
2023 89 236 17 328 2 26 66 0 764

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 Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 676 34.0 19.9 42.5
2009 731 37.0 19.8 43.5
2010 791 39.0 20.2 47.5
2011 755 41.0 18.4 60.3
2012 751 37.0 20.2 69
2013 761 34.0 22.3 63.7
2014 755 39.0 19.3 63
2015 753 43.0 17.5 72.4
2016 814 42.0 19.3 79
2017 804 51.0 15.7 79.2
2018 755 48.0 15.7 73.6
2019 753 46.0 16.3 75.2
2020 767 40.0 19.1 99.6
2021 797 40.0 19.9 100
2022 748 n/a n/a 100
2023 764 44.0 17.3 100

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 Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 676 34.0 19.9 42.5
2009 731 37.0 19.8 43.5
2010 791 39.0 20.2 47.5
2011 755 41.0 18.4 60.3
2012 751 37.0 20.2 69
2013 761 34.0 22.3 63.7
2014 755 39.0 19.3 63
2015 753 43.0 17.5 72.4
2016 814 42.0 19.3 79
2017 804 51.0 15.7 79.2
2018 755 48.0 15.7 73.6
2019 753 46.0 16.3 75.2
2020 767 40.0 19.1 99.6
2021 797 40.0 19.9 100
2022 748 n/a n/a 100
2023 764 44.0 17.3 100

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 Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $623 (6.8%) $8,536 (93.2%) $9,159
2020 $768 (8.4%) $8,359 (91.6%) $9,127
2021 $1,334 (13.8%) $8,358 (86.2%) $9,693
2022 $1,577 (14.2%) $9,525 (85.8%) $11,102

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dickens D L Dusty 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 244th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 250th of 384 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)35.531.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)41.832
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)4028.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)53.639
 14.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)31.913.1
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)36.135.2
 0.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)11.88.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.717.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.620
 4.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)35.724.4
 11.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)43.735.6
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School)11.88.6
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923.9
 5%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.527.2
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students753764
 1.5%
African American248236
 4.8%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1617
 6.3%
Hispanic305328
 7.5%
Pacific Islander1326
 100%
White10289
 12.7%
Two or More Races6566
 1.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.2%100%
 24.8%


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Students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 31% African American, 12% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 764 students attended Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School.

Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School ranks 249th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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