Perkins Ute ES

138 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ute Perkins Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Moapa, Nevada, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Clark County School District, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub, providing a personalized educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth for the children of the surrounding Moapa Valley.

Given its location in a remote area of the district, the school is known for its focus on fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and families. The institution places a high value on maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students receive individualized attention. By integrating core curriculum standards with local community values, Ute Perkins Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

138

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perkins Ute ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	51
Two or More	13
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	2

White
55 (39.9%)
Hispanic
51 (37.0%)
American Indian
17 (12.3%)
Two or More
13 (9.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)

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)864-2444
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 14

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 27