Tanaka Wayne N ES

728 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary School, located in the Mountain’s Edge master-planned community of Las Vegas, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Clark County School District, the school is named in honor of Wayne N. Tanaka, a dedicated educator and administrator who left a lasting impact on the Nevada education system. The school is known for its modern facilities and its commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on parental involvement and a culture of high expectations. Tanaka Elementary frequently implements specialized programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in science, technology, and the arts, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond. Because it is situated in a rapidly growing area of Southwest Las Vegas, the school maintains a diverse student body and prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and community pride.

728

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tanaka Wayne N ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	232
Black	164
Asian	76
Two or More	105
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
232 (31.9%)
Black
164 (22.5%)
White
127 (17.4%)
Two or More
105 (14.4%)
Asian
76 (10.4%)
Pacific Islander
21 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)799-2504
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	708
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 43

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tanaka Wayne N ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tanaka Wayne N ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	49.5%
Male	368	50.5%

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