Ruthe Deskin Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Phone: (702) 799-4600
Fax: (702) 799-4609
District: Clark County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 622 students
Las Vegas's Ruthe Deskin Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Clark County School District. It is among the few public schools in Nevada to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Ruthe Deskin Elementary School is a public school in the Clark County School District located in Las Vegas, NV. As of 2012, the students are 41.8% White, non-Hispanic; 32.3% Hispanic; 13.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 6.6% Multiracial; 5.1% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 53.9% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 41.8% | 30% | 37% |
| Hispanic | 32.3% | 43% | 40% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 13.3% | 12% | 10% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 6% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.1% | 7% | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1% | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 1% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 53.9% | 59% | 54% |
| English learners | — | 22% | 19% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palms at Silverstone Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Las Vegas | NV | 4.6 mi | |
| 2 | Aliante | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Las Vegas | NV | 5.2 mi | |
| 3 | Sunrise Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Las Vegas | NV | 12.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jones & Lake Mead | Las Vegas | NV | 3.6 mi | |
| 2 | Hollywood Rec Center | Sunrise Manor | NV | 14.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nellis AFB | 11.9 mi. |
| Creech AFB | 33.1 mi. |
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