Vanderburg John ES

2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Vanderburg Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Henderson, Nevada, is a highly regarded public school within the Clark County School District. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes academic achievement while providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates arts, technology, and physical education to help develop well-rounded students.

Beyond its core academic program, the school is frequently praised for its active parent-teacher involvement and a strong commitment to character development. With its location in the 89012 zip code, it benefits from being part of an established suburban area, often drawing families who prioritize education and neighborhood safety. John Vanderburg Elementary consistently strives to maintain high performance standards, focusing on individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

542

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanderburg John ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	120
Black	44
Asian	72
Two or More	63
Pacific Islander	4

White
239 (44.1%)
Hispanic
120 (22.1%)
Asian
72 (13.3%)
Two or More
63 (11.6%)
Black
44 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

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)799-0540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 42

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vanderburg John ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vanderburg John ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	47.2%
Male	286	52.8%

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