O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Summary:

O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada that serves 758 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.

O Roarke Thomas Elementary School consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 64.3% of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for Nevada. Similarly, in SBAC Reading, the school had 64% proficient or better, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school has been ranked among the top 25 elementary schools in Nevada for several years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Clark County School District, such as Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School and Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School, O Roarke Thomas Elementary School outperforms them in academic performance and statewide rankings. However, when compared to nearby charter schools like Coral Academy Centennial Hills and Somerset Academy Skye Canyon, the performance gap is more mixed, with the charter schools generally outperforming O Roarke Thomas Elementary School in standardized test scores and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8455 O'Hare Road
       Las Vegas, NV  89143


(702) 799-6600

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,260 Help


Students who attend O Roarke Thomas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cadwallader Ralph Middle School
High:    Arbor View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
Hispanic:
24.5%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details O Roarke Thomas Elementary School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 9th 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 90.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), Hispanic (24.5%), two or more races (10.9%). (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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is 18.4. 167 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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School is $10,260. 217 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

O Roarke Thomas 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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 70.36 63rd 300 79.0%
2011 80.47 45th 318 85.8%
2012 86.50 26th 328 92.1%
2013 85.42 33rd 330 90.0%
2014 90.00 26th 332 92.2%
2016 92.72 22nd 347 93.7%
2017 94.28 19th 351 94.6%
2018 94.46 18th 341 94.7%
2019 96.09 11th 388 97.2%
2021 64.68 88th 324 72.8%
2022 87.01 45th 380 88.2%
2023 91.41 25th 384 93.5%
2024 90.90 25th 377 93.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.31 12th 74 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.59 19th 227 91.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.37 43rd 321 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.28 19th 330 94.2%
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Rank History for Male students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.16 16th 332 95.2%
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Rank History for African American students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.61 10th 132 92.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.11 15th 308 95.1%
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Rank History for White students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.39 19th 247 92.3%
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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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Enrollment information for O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 489 58 66 135 5 n/a n/a 0 753
2010 515 52 66 128 5 n/a n/a 0 766
2011 458 39 35 125 5 15 71 0 748
2012 440 44 24 114 2 11 69 0 704
2013 436 47 29 120 3 8 63 0 706
2014 477 55 29 137 3 5 79 0 785
2015 490 53 30 148 2 7 87 0 817
2016 475 61 32 170 3 10 89 0 840
2017 465 58 26 170 2 12 70 0 803
2018 480 68 21 163 1 10 83 0 826
2019 480 73 19 149 1 8 86 0 816
2020 505 60 20 167 3 12 94 0 861
2021 417 58 18 167 2 5 83 0 750
2022 451 51 15 177 1 6 86 0 787
2023 401 56 21 186 0 11 83 0 758

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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 753 40.0 18.8 12.7
2010 766 41.0 18.6 15.1
2011 748 39.0 19.1 21.1
2012 704 38.0 18.5 20.9
2013 706 35.0 20.1 19.8
2014 785 41.5 18.9 20.1
2015 817 42.0 19.4 20.9
2016 840 44.0 19.0 26.4
2017 803 46.0 17.4 29
2018 826 43.0 19.2 26.2
2019 816 42.0 19.4 26.8
2020 861 43.0 20.0 26.9
2021 750 35.0 21.4 33.6
2022 787 n/a n/a n/a
2023 758 41.0 18.4 100

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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 753 40.0 18.8 12.7
2010 766 41.0 18.6 15.1
2011 748 39.0 19.1 21.1
2012 704 38.0 18.5 20.9
2013 706 35.0 20.1 19.8
2014 785 41.5 18.9 20.1
2015 817 42.0 19.4 20.9
2016 840 44.0 19.0 26.4
2017 803 46.0 17.4 29
2018 826 43.0 19.2 26.2
2019 816 42.0 19.4 26.8
2020 861 43.0 20.0 26.9
2021 750 35.0 21.4 33.6
2022 787 n/a n/a n/a
2023 758 41.0 18.4 100

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 O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $219 (2.7%) $7,755 (97.3%) $7,974
2020 $219 (2.7%) $8,029 (97.3%) $8,248
2021 $873 (8.8%) $9,067 (91.2%) $9,940
2022 $1,154 (11.2%) $9,106 (88.8%) $10,260

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

Impact of COVID-19 on O Roarke Thomas 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 11th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 384 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)76.163.4
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)71.766.7
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)76.255.9
 20.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)78.959.3
 19.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)68.559.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)81.174.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)5249.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)73.659.5
 14.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)77.567.4
 10.1%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (O Roarke Thomas Elementary School)5249.7
 2.3%
   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 Students816758
 7.1%
African American7356
 23.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1921
 10.5%
Hispanic149186
 24.8%
Pacific Islander811
 37.5%
White480401
 16.5%
Two or More Races8683
 3.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%100%
 73.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about O Roarke Thomas Elementary School

Students who attend O Roarke Thomas Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cadwallader Ralph Middle School
High : Arbor View High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 758 students attended O Roarke Thomas Elementary School.

Yes. O Roarke Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 6.6% of Nevada elementary schools.

Students at O Roarke Thomas Elementary School are 53% White, 25% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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