Griffith E W ES

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

E.W. Griffith Elementary School, located in the West Charleston neighborhood of Las Vegas, is a public school serving students in the Clark County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a resource for families in the 89107 area and working to prepare elementary-aged children for success as they transition into middle school.

Like many schools in the Clark County district, E.W. Griffith emphasizes standardized curriculum standards while striving to create an inclusive atmosphere for its students. The school typically offers various programs designed to support student engagement, such as after-school activities, academic interventions, and community-building events. Parents and guardians of students at Griffith are encouraged to engage with the school’s administration and faculty to support the academic growth and well-being of the student population within the Las Vegas Valley.

608

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffith E W ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	488
Black	41
Asian	13
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
488 (80.3%)
White
44 (7.2%)
Black
41 (6.7%)
Two or More
17 (2.8%)
Asian
13 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)799-4200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	594
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 51

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Griffith E W ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Griffith E W ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	53%
Male	286	47%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)