Jones Blackhurst Jan L ES

Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School serves 851 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth in Las Vegas's southwest suburban community. With 39 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1, providing a manageable classroom environment for young learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranking 114th among Nevada's 696 elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide.

Students show particularly solid achievement in English Language Arts and reading, with 65% scoring proficient or above across grade levels. Mathematics performance shows room for growth, with 48% of students reaching proficiency standards. Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary draws families from an established suburban neighborhood where the median household income reaches $110,356 and home values average $380,600.

The community reflects a mix of educational backgrounds, with 32% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of 5.7%. Located on South Pioneer Way, the school sits in the heart of Las Vegas's expanding suburban landscape, serving families in a well-established residential area that balances suburban convenience with the broader opportunities of the Las Vegas metropolitan region.

The student-teacher ratio at Jones Blackhurst Jan L ES is 21.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.