Sheila R. Tarr Elementary School

Sheila R. Tarr Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
9400 W Gilmore Ave,  Las Vegas, NV
Clark County School District
4.1
766 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24.2%
State Average
25.2%
Science
40%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
761:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Hispanic
38.4%
White
32.8%
Two or more races
10.7%
Black
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/14/2023
My child was just removed from pre-k via text! This is a delicate situation that should have probably been handled in person. The problems were brought to our attention 1 week prior to what their intentions were of dismissal and wanted it corrected in a week! Very unprofessional ladies….
5.0 parent
6/2/2022
I really like how they have a desert tortoise in the courtyard.This is a magnet school. My son enjoyed his kindergarten year there. I am still considering other options for smaller class size.
5.0 parent
5/9/2019
So far we've had a great experience at this school. The staff is very friendly and helpful. my kids love their teachers and all their classes. The wake up happy and excited to go to school every morning. I love the way the teachers teach them, there's always project or event going on. I like that op...
5.0 parent
4/26/2019
So far our experience has been excellent all 3 of my girls are performing above average after just 1 year at Tarr academy. Their teachers are engaging, keep me informed regularly and don’t overburden my kindergartener and 2nd grader with tons of homework.

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Sheila R. Tarr Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Las Vegas, NV and is served by the Clark County School District in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Sheila R. Tarr Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $530,911. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Adelson School, The Meadows School, Word Of Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Las Vegas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sheila R. Tarr Elementary School.

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