Ward Gene ES

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gene Ward Elementary School, located at 1555 E. Hacienda Ave. in Las Vegas, is a public school serving students in the Clark County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and social development. The school is integrated into the surrounding community, acting as a hub for local families and aiming to equip young students with the essential skills needed for success as they transition to middle school.

Like many schools within the district, Gene Ward Elementary places a strong emphasis on core subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—while often incorporating extracurricular activities and support services to meet the varied needs of its learners. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the school strives to promote inclusivity, student engagement, and the achievement of state-mandated academic standards. Its location in the 89119 zip code places it in a busy area of Las Vegas, where it plays a vital role in supporting the educational trajectory of the local youth population.

599

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ward Gene ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	441
Black	82
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
441 (73.6%)
Black
82 (13.7%)
White
31 (5.2%)
Two or More
26 (4.3%)
Asian
12 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)799-5650
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	591
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 53

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ward Gene ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ward Gene ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	288	48.1%
Male	311	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)