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Thomas Oroarke Elementary School

8455 OHARE RD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89143

Top 10% School in Nevada

Ranked 22 of 209 in Nevada

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About Thomas Oroarke Elementary School

Thomas O’Roarke Elementary School is located at 8455 O’Hare Rd in Las Vegas within a suburban-residential setting in the northwest part of the city. It serves students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 632 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. In math, 58% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 64% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The???????????????? school offers an inviting and well-equipped environment where children can develop fundamental academic and social skills in a lively community-based atmosphere. An important distinctive feature that is quite unique is the median home value in the local neighborhood of about $395,300, which indicates a reasonably priced yet stable housing market for families living in the school’s attendance zone. Parents point out the caring staff, the community spirit that is friendly, and the school’s strong academic performance, hence saying that their children are engaged and supported. Due to its strong proficiency levels and good reputation, the school ranks among the best primary schools in ????????????????Nevada.

Thomas Oroarke Elementary School Contact Information

Address

8455 OHARE RD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89143

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Phone

(702) 799-6600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 64% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
632
Total Students
$90838
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 22 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas Oroarke Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 52.9%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic 24.5%
Black 7.4%
Two+ Races 10.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
52.9%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic
24.5%
Black
7.4%
Two+ Races
10.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 632
49.7%
314 Female
50.3%
318 Male

Student Population

632 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

750 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Thomas O'Roarke Elementary School held its Parent Teacher Conference Day on October 20, giving families a dedicated opportunity to meet with teachers. The day focused on discussing student progress, academic needs, and plans for continued growth.

FAQ

Q1. How does O'Roarke Elementary support positive behavior?

Ans. The school reinforces respectful habits through established expectations, regular routines, and the giving of encouraging feedback.

Q2. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Parents get informed through the school's communication, the classroom's messages, and reminders of the forthcoming events.

Q3. What SEL practices are part of the daily routine?

Ans. Through teacher-led discussions and classroom SEL moments, students learn self-control of their emotions, empathy, and cooperation.

Q4. What enrichment opportunities are offered?

Ans. Students can participate in the seasonal clubs, creative projects, and teacher-led programs that provide them the opportunity to go beyond the academic and discover their interests.

Q5. How does O'Roarke maintain student safety?

Ans. The implementation of well-planned procedures, drills held regularly, and supervision that is always on the go are some of the ways to keep the learning environment ????????????????safe.

 

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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