Ernest J. May Elementary School

Ernest J. May Elementary School is located at 6350 West Washburn Road in northwest Las Vegas within a suburban–residential neighborhood. It serves students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 582 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. In math, 35% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 51% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The???????????????? school provides a community, focused, close, knit environment, in which pupils acquire basic academic and social skills in a supportive suburban setting. One of the most unique features is the local housing market for this area of northwest Las Vegas, where standard home values are approximately $395, 000, thus indicating a relatively stable and still affordable neighborhood for families. Teachers, parents and community partners mention that the staff are loving, communication is strong and students get extra support through programs and classroom activities. Due to its community atmosphere and constant efforts to improve achievement, Ernest J. May Elementary School is on its way to becoming one of the top elementary schools in ????????????????Nevada.

Ernest May Elementary School earned a place on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll for an outstanding two-star improvement and a gain of more than 20 points on the Nevada School Performance Framework. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the school’s staff, students, and community toward academic success.

Q1. What does it mean that Ernest May is a "Bully-Free Zone"?

Ans. At Ernest May, there is a Bully Free Zone. This means that the school uses CCSD's anti-racism policy 5139 and other clear rules to deal with bullying and harassment. Students learn how to speak up, how to treat others with respect, and how to seek help from trusted adults when they see or experience unkind behavior.

Q2. How can students and their families tell Ernest May about safety or bullying issues?

Ans. The school's website talks about SafeVoice and The Harbor, which are tools that help with safety reporting at Ernest May. These resources let students and parents discuss their worries in private, whether they are about bullying, threats, or mental health issues, so that the right help can be given.

Q3. What does Ernest May expect from students when they come to class?

Ans. There is a formal attendance policy at Ernest May that tells families how to report absences and why going to school every day is important. The school tells parents that being on time for class helps kids keep up with their learning and routines. They also provide them an online form to fill out to make it easier to talk to them.

Q4: What can parents do to help out or become involved at Ernest May Elementary?

Ans. Parents can become involved at Ernest May by filling out forms and getting information online about how to become a school volunteer. Families can sign up for different roles, like helping with school events or supporting classroom activities. The school likes these partnerships because they help the learning community grow.

Q5. What kinds of clubs or things do students do at Ernest May?

Ans. The "School Clubs" section of Ernest May's website lists student activities that let students explore their interests outside of the regular school day. These clubs give kids a set amount of time to make friends, learn new things, and have fun at school as a place to be creative and connect with others.