Ruth Fyfe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (17-18)
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
32 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
Kids Come First
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)1%
6%
Hispanic
(17-18)66%
42%
Black
(17-18)21%
11%
White
(17-18)9%
33%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(17-18)3%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% NV state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NV state average).
How many students attend Ruth Fyfe Elementary School?
463 students attend Ruth Fyfe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ruth Fyfe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ruth Fyfe Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Fyfe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruth Fyfe Elementary School part of?
Ruth Fyfe Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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