Duncan Ruby ES

718 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruby Duncan Elementary School is a public school located in the North Las Vegas area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clark County School District. Named in honor of Ruby Duncan, a prominent local civil rights activist and community leader, the school carries a legacy of advocacy and empowerment. The facility is designed to provide a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school strives to foster a strong sense of community by encouraging family engagement and building partnerships with local stakeholders. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, Ruby Duncan Elementary utilizes various district-wide resources and teaching strategies to address the unique needs of its learners. The school’s presence in the 89084 zip code reflects the ongoing growth and development of the surrounding North Las Vegas suburban landscape.

718

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duncan Ruby ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	308
Black	241
Asian	25
Two or More	53
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
308 (42.9%)
Black
241 (33.6%)
White
66 (9.2%)
Two or More
53 (7.4%)
Asian
25 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

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)799-7100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 67

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Duncan Ruby ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	67
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Duncan Ruby ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	332	46.2%
Male	386	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)