Derfelt Herbert A ES

1900 S Lisa Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89117

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary School is a public school located in the western region of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the essential tools needed for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional program, Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary is known for being a neighborhood-centered school that encourages active parent and community involvement. The staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where diversity is welcomed and students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a commitment to continuous improvement and character building, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners to become productive members of the community.

553

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derfelt Herbert A ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	225
Black	133
Asian	42
Two or More	62
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
225 (40.7%)
Black
133 (24.1%)
White
84 (15.2%)
Two or More
62 (11.2%)
Asian
42 (7.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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)799-4370
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 37

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Derfelt Herbert A ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Derfelt Herbert A ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	48.8%
Male	283	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)