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D L Dusty Dickens Elementary School

5550 MILAN PEAK ST, N LAS VEGAS, NV 89081

About D L Dusty Dickens Elementary School

Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School is a public school in North Las Vegas, NV, which is in the middle of a busy city. There are 751 students at the school, which serves kids from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. In terms of academic performance, 24% of the students were proficient or better in math, and 36% were proficient or better in reading. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1, which is higher than the district's average. In terms of academic performance, 24% of the students at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School did well enough in math to be considered proficient. The number for reading was 36%. Based on this measure, the school's performance in both math and reading was below average for the district. In the Clark County School District, 39% of students were proficient or better at reading, and 29% were proficient or better at math. When compared to the rest of the state, Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School also did poorly in math and reading. In Nevada, 41% of students were at or above the proficient level in reading, and 31% were at or above the proficient level in math. You can also explore the best middle schools in Nevada.

D L Dusty Dickens Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5550 MILAN PEAK ST, N LAS VEGAS, NV 89081

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Phone

(702) 799-3878

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 36% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
17
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
751
Total Students
$90838
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 161 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Led by competition winners
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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: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 11.6%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic 42.9%
Black 30.9%
Two+ Races 8.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
11.6%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
42.9%
Black
30.9%
Two+ Races
8.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 751
49.2%
369 Female
50.8%
382 Male

Student Population

751 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

798 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Engineering teacher Ekuwah Moses won the LifeChanger of the Year award. This surprise announcement happened during when the school assembly organised, which was the best way to catch both students and staff off guard so they can also motivated. When her name was called, the room erupted in cheers for her creativity, dedication, and the way she makes learning fun for her students. She got a cash prize along with the award, which will help her keep making projects that are fun and hands-on.

FAQ

Q1. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in Nevada?

Ans. You can find the best elementary schools here


Q2. What grades are served at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary?

Ans. Dickens D L Dusty Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.


Q3. How many students attend Dickens D L Dusty Elementary?

Ans. The school has an enrollment of 751 students.


Q4. What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickens D L Dusty Elementary?

Ans. The student-teacher ratio at Dickens D L Dusty is 18:1, which is higher than the district average.


Q5. How does Dickens D L Dusty Elementary perform compared to the district?

Ans. Dickens D L Dusty performs below the district average in both math (24%) and reading (36%).


Q6. How does Dickens D L Dusty Elementary compare to statewide results?

Ans. The school’s performance in both math and reading is below the statewide averages of 31% in math and 41% in reading.


Q7. Which neighborhoods in Nevada have the best high schools for families?

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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.

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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