Blue Diamond ES

35 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Diamond Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Blue Diamond, Nevada, situated just outside the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley. Serving a close-knit community near the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the school is known for its intimate setting and unique location. As a part of the Clark County School District, it provides a specialized environment that emphasizes a strong connection between the local community and the educational experience of its students.

The school is distinguished by its rustic atmosphere and smaller class sizes, which foster a personalized approach to learning. Because of its geographic isolation from the larger urban sprawl of Las Vegas, the campus serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often engaging families in school activities that reflect the natural beauty and history of the surrounding desert landscape. It remains a focal point for the residents of Blue Diamond, prioritizing a supportive and community-oriented academic environment for its primary-grade students.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Diamond ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
17 (48.6%)
Hispanic
8 (22.9%)
Two or More
5 (14.3%)
Black
3 (8.6%)
Asian
1 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)875-4226
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blue Diamond ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	1
Grade 1	7
Grade 2	5
Grade 3	2
Grade 4	3
Grade 5	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blue Diamond ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	20	57.1%
Male	15	42.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)