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Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School

9135 W MAULE AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89148

Ranked 86 of 209 in Nevada

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Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School

9135 W MAULE AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89148

About Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 43% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
733
Total Students
$90838
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 21.5%
Asian 12.2%
Hispanic 27.1%
Black 20.7%
Two+ Races 14.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
21.5%
Asian
12.2%
Hispanic
27.1%
Black
20.7%
Two+ Races
14.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 733
45.9%
336 Female
54.1%
397 Male

Student Population

733 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

701 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9135 W MAULE AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89148

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Phone

(702) 799-2504

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TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School

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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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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: 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.

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Latest News

Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary School will hold its Science Fair on November 24. Students will showcase their projects and experiments, highlighting their curiosity and scientific thinking.

FAQ

Q1. What does Tanaka Elementary do to encourage kindness and good behavior?

Ans. "Be Kind" messages and participation in CCSD CARES programs that stress mutual courtesy and respect help Tanaka students behave well. Students learn that doing things like saying kind things or letting others play with them at recess are ways to live out these values every day.

Q2. What kinds of help with social and emotional issues does the Counselor's Corner at Tanaka offer?

Ans. The Counselor's Corner at Tanaka is where students can receive social and emotional support. There, they can learn about friendship, coping skills, and how to solve problems. The counselor works with teachers and families to provide kids lessons and tools that help them cope with their feelings and become more resilient.

Q3. What does Tanaka Elementary do to teach kids about safety and people who help in the community?

Ans. Tanaka's safety education includes things like the Clark County Fire Department coming to talk to kindergarten students and showing them the fire truck and gear. These visits help little kids learn how first responders keep the community safe and what to do in an emergency.

Q4. How does Tanaka keep families up to date on news and events?

Ans. The Tanaka Tabloid newsletters and the school's news page are two ways that families can talk to each other. They share stories, reminders, and information about upcoming events. Parents can read about events like the Haunted Harvest Fest and stay up-to-date on important dates, spirit days, and school projects.

Q5. How does the Tanaka community honor its students and staff?

Ans. Tanaka Dragon Accolades and district RAVE are two examples of how Tanaka recognizes its students. Check out the links that let families thank outstanding workers. When students see teachers and staff being praised for their hard work, it makes them feel good about the school and encourages everyone to do their best.

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

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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