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#441 of 691 schools in NV

Deskin Ruthe ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4550 N Pioneer Way, Las Vegas, NV 89129

  • Math 36% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.5% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at Deskin Ruthe ES score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Deskin Ruthe ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,544

Median home value

$420,400

Median rent

$1,767/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Somerset Academy Lone MountainCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–80.7 mi993Compare →
Applied Scholastics AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–120.8 mi30Compare →
Teach Las VegasCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–81.0 mi383Compare →
Candil Hall Early Childhood EducationPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–51.3 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#230 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deskin Ruthe ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deskin Ruthe ES

Deskin Ruthe ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deskin Ruthe ES

What grades does Deskin Ruthe ES serve?

Deskin Ruthe ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Deskin Ruthe ES?

Deskin Ruthe ES has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deskin Ruthe ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Deskin Ruthe ES is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deskin Ruthe ES rank in NV?

Deskin Ruthe ES ranks #441 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Deskin Ruthe ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Deskin Ruthe ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Deskin Ruthe ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deskin Ruthe ES has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Deskin Ruthe ES a charter school?

No, Deskin Ruthe ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deskin Ruthe ES a Title I school?

No, Deskin Ruthe ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deskin Ruthe ES?

100.0% of students at Deskin Ruthe ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
Area population (ZIP 89129)
54,575
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89129; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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