Ward Kitty McDonough ES

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kitty McDonough Ward Elementary School is a public school located in the northern region of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Situated within the Clark County School District, the school is known for being part of a growing suburban community, providing a foundational educational environment for children in the 89131 zip code. The school focuses on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners develop essential social and developmental skills during their formative years.

As a neighborhood elementary school, Kitty McDonough Ward emphasizes community engagement and works to integrate standard state curriculum requirements with district-wide goals for student success. The facility is equipped to provide the necessary resources for a traditional K-5 education, including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies instruction. By maintaining a focus on student growth and classroom interaction, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school within the Clark County educational framework.

691

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ward Kitty McDonough ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	196
Black	61
Asian	17
Two or More	66
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	11

White
336 (48.6%)
Hispanic
196 (28.4%)
Two or More
66 (9.6%)
Black
61 (8.8%)
Asian
17 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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)799-4501
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	685
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 66

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ward Kitty McDonough ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ward Kitty McDonough ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	332	48%
Male	359	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)