Lorna J Kesterson Elementary School

Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School is located at 231 Bailey Island Drive in Henderson within the Gibson Springs/Anthem area of the city. It serves students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 546 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. In math, 50% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 59% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 47% female students and 53% male students. The???????????????? school provides a comfortable and inclusive educational environment where students receive the necessary support to develop their academic and social skills in a community setting typical of a suburb. One of the most distinctive features of the school is the homeowner market in the school’s attendance zone, where the median home value is approximately $388,000, thus indicating a quite stable and moderately priced residential neighborhood for families. Parents point out the caring and hard-working teaching staff, pleasant campus culture, and the children's experiences of getting the opportunity in a supportive environment. Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School, with its consistent academic performance and strong community reputation, is on a mission to become the best elementary school in ????????????????Nevada.

Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School will host its Family Ornament Night on December 3. The event will also feature a special dance performance by Dance Captivation.

Q1. What principles do Kesterson Elementary students follow?

Ans. Kesterson teaches kids to be safe, responsible, and respectful. Teachers help kids remember these rules by making them part of their daily routines and giving them positive reminders.

Q2. What does Kesterson do to help kids journey to and from school safely?

Ans. The school has organized traffic flow and supervised gates, which help students get on and off campus safely and without stress.

Q3. How do families find out about changes at school?

Ans. Families get updates through newsletters, announcements on the school website, and communication in the classroom. This way, they can stay involved in school events and expectations.

Q4. What chances are there for families to become involved at Kesterson?

Ans. Parents can join the PTO, help out at events, and take part in schoolwide activities that help build partnerships between home and school.

Q5. What does Kesterson do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. The school encourages students to be kind, solve problems, and make beneficial choices. If a student has a social or emotional problem, they can ask staff for help.