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Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School

11141 S PIONEER WY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89179

Top 25% School in Nevada

Ranked 42 of 209 in Nevada

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About Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School

Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary is a school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in southwest Las Vegas. The school's enrollment usually falls between 850 and 860 students. Each class has about 22 students per teacher. This structure helps with individual learning. 

The student population is quite balanced, with about 53% male students and 47% female students. The school continues to maintain these figures annually, reflecting a consistent distribution. The school's rating increased from 3 to 5 stars on the Nevada School Performance Framework. Parents often mention that teachers provide a caring environment, which helps their children feel like they belong at school. With continued improvement and positive community support, the school is increasingly recognized among Nevada's stronger elementary schools. This school is the best school in Las Vegas.

Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School Contact Information

Address

11141 S PIONEER WY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89179

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Phone

(702) 799-1252

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 65% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
851
Total Students
$90838
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 42 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School

2.5X
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: 8:00 AM - 2:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 34.5%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic 28.3%
Black 6.7%
Two+ Races 14.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
34.5%
Asian
14.3%
Hispanic
28.3%
Black
6.7%
Two+ Races
14.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 851
46.3%
394 Female
53.7%
457 Male

Student Population

851 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

861 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

  • New Elementary Schedule: Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, elementary schools like Jan Jones Blackhurst will move to a 9:15 AM start time and a 3:30 PM dismissal.
  • The school has successfully moved from a 3-star to a 5-star rating on the Nevada School Performance Framework.

FAQ

Q1. How does Jones Blackhurst Elementary support positive behavior?

Ans. The institution implements uniform standards, reminders, and recognition to facilitate the students in developing respectful habits of daily life.

Q2. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Parents are receiving constant updates via school messages, classroom communication, and reminders about the events that are going to take place.

Q3. What SEL routines are part of the school day?

Ans. Kids learn to control their emotions, empathy, and team spirit through well-planned and guided SEL activities.

Q4. What enrichment opportunities are offered?

Ans. With the help of creative projects, seasonal clubs, and teacher-led programs, students get the opportunity to discover new interests.

Q5. How is student safety maintained?

Ans. The educational establishment implements safety measures, holds drills, and provides for the active supervision of the whole campus.

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

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