Deskin Ruthe ES

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruthe Deskin Elementary School, located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, is a public school within the Clark County School District serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named in honor of a longtime Las Vegas journalist and community advocate, the school is well-regarded for its focus on maintaining a strong sense of community and providing a structured learning environment. The facility is situated in a residential neighborhood, making it a focal point for the families in the surrounding Pioneer Way area.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic growth and the development of well-rounded students. Beyond its core curriculum, Ruthe Deskin Elementary often emphasizes inclusive programs and extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. As part of a large school district, the school benefits from district-wide resources and standardized benchmarks while striving to cultivate a personalized classroom experience that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

491

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deskin Ruthe ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	240
Black	91
Asian	12
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
240 (48.9%)
Black
91 (18.5%)
White
87 (17.7%)
Two or More
54 (11.0%)
Asian
12 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.2%)
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)799-4600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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 35

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 77