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#381 of 689 schools in NV
O Roarke Thomas ES
Elementary School · Clark County
8455 O'Hare Road, Las Vegas, NV 89143
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Las Vegas
#137 of 300
public schools
Nevada elementary schools
#238 of 414
In district
#178 of 363
Clark County
Academic performance
9.4 / 10
Exceptional
About O Roarke Thomas ES
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School serves 632 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Las Vegas, offering a strong academic foundation with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6 to 1. With 38 full-time equivalent teachers, the school has earned recognition as one of Nevada's top-performing elementary schools, ranking 35th out of 696 schools statewide and placing in the 95th percentile. The school demonstrates solid academic achievement, with 64% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 53% meet proficiency standards in mathematics.
This performance has contributed to an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10, with an academic score of 8.9 out of 10. O Roarke Thomas Elementary draws families from a well-established neighborhood where the median household income reaches $92,575 and home values average $391,300. The community shows strong educational values, with 33% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.5%.
Located on O'Hare Road in Clark County, the school serves families in this large city setting, providing quality elementary education in a stable, middle-class neighborhood that values academic achievement and community involvement.
Score Breakdown
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O Roarke Thomas ES — Students at O Roarke Thomas ES score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
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100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NV EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from NV state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.2/10.
How O Roarke Thomas ES Compares
See how O Roarke Thomas ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 70% (2019) to 53% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 73% (2019) to 64% (2022).
Location
8455 O'Hare Road, Las Vegas, NV 89143
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering O Roarke Thomas ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Coral Academy Centennial Hills (rated 8.0/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Somerset Academy Skye Canyon (rated 7.9/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rhodes Betsy ES (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Las Vegas, see our Las Vegas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Scherkenbach William & Mary ES Las Vegas | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Bilbray James ES Las Vegas | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Arbor View HS Las Vegas | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Thompson Sandra L ES Las Vegas | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Rhodes Betsy ES Las Vegas | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Somerset Academy Sky Pointe Las Vegas | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Cadwallader Ralph MS Las Vegas | 2.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Divich Kenneth ES Las Vegas | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Coral Academy Centennial Hills Las Vegas | 2.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Imagine School Mountain View Las Vegas | 2.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Escobedo Edmundo Eddie Sr MS Las Vegas | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Saville Anthony MS Las Vegas | 2.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ES Las Vegas | 3.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Northwest Career-Technical Academy HS Las Vegas | 3.6 mi | 7.3 |
| NW Career-Technical Academy ES Las Vegas | 3.6 mi | — |
| Somerset Academy Skye Canyon Las Vegas | 3.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Leadership Academy of Nevada Las Vegas | 3.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Nevada State High School Northwest Las Vegas | 3.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Darnell Marshall C ES Las Vegas | 3.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Centennial HS Las Vegas | 3.8 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 89143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,230
Median Home Value
$437,500
Median Rent
$1,799/mo
Population
13,456
College Educated
35.7%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
33.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding O Roarke Thomas ES has a median household income of $101,230. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $437,500, with a median rent of $1,799/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.4%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about O Roarke Thomas ES
What grades does O Roarke Thomas ES serve?
O Roarke Thomas ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend O Roarke Thomas ES?
O Roarke Thomas ES has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O Roarke Thomas ES?
The student-teacher ratio at O Roarke Thomas ES is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O Roarke Thomas ES rank in NV?
O Roarke Thomas ES is ranked #381 out of 689 schools in NV.
What is O Roarke Thomas ES's MySchoolScout rating?
O Roarke Thomas ES has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at O Roarke Thomas ES?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, O Roarke Thomas ES has 52.7% math proficiency and 64.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is O Roarke Thomas ES a charter school?
No, O Roarke Thomas ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O Roarke Thomas ES a Title I school?
No, O Roarke Thomas ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O Roarke Thomas ES?
100.0% of students at O Roarke Thomas 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 799-6600
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Clark County- District Enrollment
- 309,394
- Schools in District
- 383
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,569
- District Rank
- #178 of 363
Other Schools in This District
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