James E A Rae Smalley Elementary School

304 E PARADISE HILLS DR HENDERSON NV 89002

About James E A Rae Smalley Elementary School

"Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School serves PK–5 in Henderson, NV, known as one of Nevada’s reputed school which is ranked #7 statewide with an impressive overall score of 98.53/100. The student population is 672 number and offers outstanding academic programs, with 73% meeting or exceeding proficiency in math and 80% in reading—far surpassing district averages. Here at this school’s adherence to equity is evident cause 100% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, yet they thrive thanks to 36 certified teachers, a full-time counselor, and a supportive school culture. With a 19:1 student-teacher ratio, learners receive personalized attention in a diverse environment—35% of students are from minority groups. Families trust Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School for its consistent excellence and nurturing approach, making it the top-rated elementary school in the Clark County School District and a true model of student success."

Contact Information

Address

304 E PARADISE HILLS DR HENDERSON NV 89002

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Phone

(702) 799-8090

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
672
Total Students
$72470
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James E A Rae Smalley Elementary School

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
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

2

of 10 in Nevada

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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 64.7%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 18.5%
Black 2.8%
Two+ Races 10.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
64.7%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
18.5%
Black
2.8%
Two+ Races
10.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 672
49.1%
330 Female
50.9%
342 Male

Student Population

672 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

706 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Smalley Elementary was awarded 5-stars by the Nevada Department of Education in 2025, an accomplishment heralded with fanfare in the City of Henderson.


In the same year, a student revamped into a decent piece of work for road safety and was displayed in public all over the valley. This display emphasized not only the school’s academic achievement but also its artistic vibrancy

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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