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Robert L Forbuss Elementary School

8601 S GRAND CANYON DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89178

Ranked 73 of 209 in Nevada

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Robert L Forbuss Elementary School

8601 S GRAND CANYON DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89178

About Robert L Forbuss Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 56% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
612
Total Students
$90838
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 28.3%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic 28.3%
Black 12.1%
Two+ Races 14.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
28.3%
Asian
11.3%
Hispanic
28.3%
Black
12.1%
Two+ Races
14.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 612
48.2%
295 Female
51.8%
317 Male

Student Population

612 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

717 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Robert L Forbuss Elementary School Contact Information

Address

8601 S GRAND CANYON DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89178

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Phone

(702) 799-6840

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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.

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FAQ

Q1. How does Forbuss Elementary promote a positive school culture?

Ans. Forbuss works with the concepts of respect, kindness, and responsibility; thus, students are encouraged to take pride in their community of the school.


Q2. How are families kept up to date at Forbuss?

Ans. Parents get info through school communications, calendars, and announcements that feature news, events, and reminders.


Q3. What enrichment opportunities are available for students?

Ans. The pupils will have access to the gifted and talented programs, inspiring classroom projects, and development activities that cater to various interests.


Q4. How does Forbuss support student learning and engagement?

Ans. The teachers are very creative in their methods, and thus they constantly give feedback, which is a strong motivation for the students to be actively engaged in the work and strive for their goals.


Q5. How is safety reinforced at Robert L. Forbuss Elementary?

Ans. The school’s safety measures include conducting drills in which they practice their established safety routines, and thus, they also ensure steady supervision to maintain a safe and predictable environment.


Q6. Does Nevada have any highly-regarded elementary schools that focus on project-based learning?

Ans. Yes, you can find elementary schools in Nevada that focus on project-based learning here.


Q7. How can I find the high school near my neighborhood in Nevada?

Ans. You can find the best high schools here.


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
ML

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
F

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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