Cunningham Cynthia ES

601 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School is a public school located in the Whitney neighborhood of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades PK through 5. Part of the Clark County School District, the school is named in honor of Cynthia Cunningham, a dedicated educator who served the district for many years. The campus is situated on Jimmy Durante Boulevard and functions as a foundational pillar for the surrounding local community, focusing on providing a structured academic environment for young learners.

The school emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a supportive social environment intended to prepare students for middle school transitions. Like many schools in the Clark County district, Cunningham Elementary works to provide a diverse array of resources to meet the needs of its student population, which often includes programs for English language learners and students requiring specialized educational support. Parents and community members are generally encouraged to participate in school events and governance, helping to maintain the school’s role as a vital hub for childhood development in the Las Vegas area.

601

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cunningham Cynthia ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	276
Black	186
Asian	39
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
276 (45.9%)
Black
186 (30.9%)
Two or More
45 (7.5%)
White
41 (6.8%)
Asian
39 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.2%)
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)799-8780
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	597
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 57

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cunningham Cynthia ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cunningham Cynthia ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	50.4%
Male	298	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)