Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Summary:

Duncan Ruby Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 654 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duncan Ruby Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall mathematics proficiency was 23.3%, compared to the district's 30.1% and the state's 32.6%. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, are among the lowest in the state, indicating significant achievement gaps. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending ($12,111 in 2021-2022) and a student-teacher ratio (19.2 in 2022-2023) that is comparable to or lower than nearby schools, the academic performance at Duncan Ruby Elementary remains a concern.

When comparing Duncan Ruby Elementary to nearby schools within the same district, such as Scott Jesse D Elementary and Simmons Eva G Elementary, the academic performance gap is significant. Additionally, the analysis includes data from two nearby charter schools, Freedom Classical Academy K-8 and Somerset Academy North Las Vegas, which both outperform Duncan Ruby Elementary in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that alternative educational models may be more effective in serving the needs of the local community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

250 W Rome Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV 89084

(702) 799-7100

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,111

Students who attend Duncan Ruby Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Johnston Carroll M Middle School
High:	Legacy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 654

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.5%

African American:

33.8%

White:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Duncan Ruby Elementary School ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 153^rd among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Duncan Ruby Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.5%), African American (33.8%), White (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duncan Ruby Elementary School is 19.2. 192 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Duncan Ruby Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duncan Ruby Elementary School is $12,111, which is the 117^th highest among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Duncan Ruby Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7^th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Duncan Ruby Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2012	30.47	231^st	328	29.6%
2016	41.66	195^th	347	43.8%
2017	38.40	202^nd	351	42.5%
2018	27.31	250^th	341	26.7%
2019	27.32	293^rd	388	24.5%
2021	23.40	240^th	324	25.9%
2022	21.69	291^st	380	23.4%
2023	29.42	243^rd	384	36.7%
2024	21.85	284^th	377	24.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.83	225^th	227	0.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.83	245^th	321	23.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.93	223^rd	330	32.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.34	263^rd	332	20.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.44	76^th	132	42.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.23	134^th	308	56.5%

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Rank History for White students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.55	226^th	247	8.5%

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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.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Duncan Ruby Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	203	169	33	136	2	9	34	586
2012	185	169	30	164	1	8	51	608
2013	164	192	28	158	3	15	74	634
2014	170	213	28	196	3	12	52	674
2015	140	198	28	217	1	11	63	658
2016	127	212	23	210	3	7	60	642
2017	117	278	25	214	2	9	54	699
2018	107	252	16	205	2	7	53	642
2019	114	240	12	205	1	11	60	643
2020	108	210	15	236	2	12	57	640
2021	87	223	15	203	1	14	71	614
2022	80	211	10	218	4	19	57	599
2023	84	221	16	252	1	21	59	654

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 Duncan Ruby Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	586	29.0	20.2	53.1
2012	608	28.0	21.7	59.2
2013	634	31.0	20.4	58.8
2014	674	35.0	19.2	61.9
2015	658	35.0	18.8	62.5
2016	642	37.0	17.3	70.1
2017	699	39.0	17.9	72
2018	642	37.0	17.3	67.6
2019	643	38.0	16.9	100
2020	640	42.0	15.2	99.5
2021	614	37.0	16.5	100
2022	599	n/a	n/a	100
2023	654	34.0	19.2	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 Duncan Ruby Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	586	29.0	20.2	53.1
2012	608	28.0	21.7	59.2
2013	634	31.0	20.4	58.8
2014	674	35.0	19.2	61.9
2015	658	35.0	18.8	62.5
2016	642	37.0	17.3	70.1
2017	699	39.0	17.9	72
2018	642	37.0	17.3	67.6
2019	643	38.0	16.9	100
2020	640	42.0	15.2	99.5
2021	614	37.0	16.5	100
2022	599	n/a	n/a	100
2023	654	34.0	19.2	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 Duncan Ruby Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$732 (7.3%)	$9,229 (92.6%)	$9,962
2020	$561 (5.5%)	$9,619 (94.5%)	$10,180
2021	$1,386 (12.8%)	$9,416 (87.2%)	$10,802
2022	$1,642 (13.6%)	$10,469 (86.4%)	$12,111

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Duncan Ruby 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 293^rd of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 243^rd of 384 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	44.4	40.4	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)	47.5	38	9.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	47.8	41.4	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	36.4	42.2	5.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)	46.7	39.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)	46.3	40.9	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	32.5	22.6	9.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)	43.5	34.2	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	37.6	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	35.5	31.2	4.3%
4th Grade Reading (Clark County)	49.2	39.5	9.7%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	21.9	11.1	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)	35.9	27	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	36.8	30.5	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	40.6	25.6	15%
5th Grade Reading (Clark County)	52.4	41.5	10.9%
5th Grade Reading (Nevada)	51.9	43.7	8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	33.1	25.7	7.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Duncan Ruby Elementary School)	37.6	33.6	4%
All Grades Reading (Clark County)	48.3	39	9.3%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	643	654	1.7%
African American	240	221	7.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	12	16	33.3%
Hispanic	205	252	22.9%
Pacific Islander	11	21	90.9%
White	114	84	26.3%
Two or More Races	60	59	1.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Duncan Ruby Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)							SBAC Reading (2024)							SBAC Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duncan Ruby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 W Rome Blvd	North Las Vegas	89084	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-7100	654	34	19.2	100.0%	84 (12.8%)	221 (33.8%)	252 (38.5%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.2%)	59 (9.0%)	21.9	284^th of 377 public elementary schools	24.7%		29.4	243^rd of 384 public elementary schools	36.7%	41	24.5	28.8	15.2				23.3	31.4	37.5	24.7				31.6				$12,111	$1,642	$10,469
Hayden Don E Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 W Rome Blvd	North Las Vegas	89084	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-3870	770	31	24.8	100.0%	80 (10.4%)	280 (36.4%)	286 (37.1%)	25 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	19 (2.5%)	77 (10.0%)	12.8	344^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.8%		13.6	352^nd of 384 public elementary schools	8.3%	8	21.9	18.9	12.5				17.7	25.0	22.5	29.1				25.7				$11,040	$1,746	$9,294
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas	Public, Charter	K-5	385 W. Centennial Parkway	North Las Vegas	89084	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 633-5616	774	28	27.6	49.7%	104 (13.4%)	221 (28.6%)	306 (39.5%)	40 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	98 (12.7%)	37.7	206^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.4%		31.4	231^st of 384 public elementary schools	39.8%	25	48.4	39.8	20.5				36.3	36.1	41.4	40.2				39.2	9.8		9.8	$6,728	$359	$6,369
Watson Fredric W Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5845 N Commerce St	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-7040	684	34	20.1	100.0%	94 (13.7%)	188 (27.5%)	307 (44.9%)	22 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	54 (7.9%)	16.2	326^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.5%		20.6	298^th of 384 public elementary schools	22.4%	28	26.1	27.7	16.2				22.9	21.7	26.9	27.7				25.8				$12,210	$2,028	$10,182
Antonello Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 W Tropical Pkwy	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-8380	515	29	17.7	100.0%	99 (19.2%)	102 (19.8%)	261 (50.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	44 (8.5%)	40.1	196^th of 377 public elementary schools	48.0%		23.5	280^th of 384 public elementary schools	27.1%	84	36.7	33.7	35.6				35.2	40.5	33.7	42.2				38.7				$12,694	$1,554	$11,140
Scott Jesse D Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5700 N Bruce St	North Las Vegas	89081	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1766	644	29	22.2	100.0%	43 (6.7%)	212 (32.9%)	308 (47.8%)	21 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.0%)	45 (7.0%)	6.2	374^th of 377 public elementary schools	0.8%		15.6	335^th of 384 public elementary schools	12.8%	39	15.3						9.1	15.2	20.2	17.4				17.5				$12,142	$1,899	$10,243
Freedom Classical Academy K-8	Public, Charter	K-8	777 E. Ann Rd	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 533-1896	1,054	24	43.9	50.9%	206 (19.5%)	149 (14.1%)	522 (49.5%)	73 (6.9%)	4 (0.4%)	22 (2.1%)	78 (7.4%)	44.5	179^th of 377 public elementary schools	52.5%		45.2	178^th of 384 public elementary schools	53.6%	1	44.9	38.3	28.2	33.3	30.4	37.4	35.4	31.4	32.5	45.2	47.9	47.3	48.6	42.0		43.9	24.2	$5,821	$1,386	$4,435
Simmons Eva G Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2328 Silver Clouds Dr	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1891	604	34	17.7	100.0%	88 (14.6%)	116 (19.2%)	293 (48.5%)	20 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.8%)	74 (12.3%)	31.8	236^th of 377 public elementary schools	37.4%		46.8	175^th of 384 public elementary schools	54.4%	61	38.9	26.1	18.1				26.8	37.9	39.1	44.1				40.8	13.4		13.4	$10,907	$1,496	$9,410
Tartan John Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 E Tropical Pkwy	North Las Vegas	89081	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4701	483	23	21.0	99.8%	43 (8.9%)	167 (34.6%)	189 (39.1%)	19 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.7%)	45 (9.3%)	15.6	331^st of 377 public elementary schools	12.2%		10.1	366^th of 384 public elementary schools	4.7%	35	29.3	15.8					18.3	26.3	28.7	25.3				26.9				$12,743	$2,108	$10,635
Elizondo Raul P Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4865 Goldfield St	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1730	634	29	21.8	100.0%	56 (8.8%)	197 (31.1%)	305 (48.1%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)	55 (8.7%)	14.3	339^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.1%		10.1	365^th of 384 public elementary schools	4.9%	26	16.7	14.1	14.6				15.1	21.8	24.7	33.3				27.0	14.4		14.4	$12,718	$2,042	$10,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Duncan Ruby Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Duncan Ruby Elementary School?

Students at Duncan Ruby Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 34% African American, 13% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Duncan Ruby Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Duncan Ruby Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnston Carroll M Middle School
High : Legacy High School

Is Duncan Ruby Elementary School a good school?

Duncan Ruby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Nevada elementary schools.

How many students attend Duncan Ruby Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 654 students attended Duncan Ruby Elementary School.

What district is Duncan Ruby Elementary School in?

Clark County

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