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Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is a PK–5 school with 707 students at 11175 W Desert Inn Rd in Las Vegas, part of the Clark County School District. In 2025–2026 it ranked 13th of 376 Nevada elementary schools — the 97th percentile, 5 stars — far above its district's 58th percentile and 4 stars. That excellence is no one-year fluke: Goolsby has never dropped below the 95th percentile since 2015–2016 and has landed in the statewide top 15 in nine of the last ten reported years.

Proficiency is where Goolsby separates itself. Its 2025–2026 all-grade rates were 71.3% in math, 76.5% in reading, and 47.8% in science — roughly 35 points above state averages in math and reading, and about 22 points above in science. Fifth-grade reading reached 86.3%, and third-grade math hit 76.6%. Among nearby schools, only Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School ranks higher statewide (5th), and only Vassiliadis and Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School top Goolsby in math. The contrast with the closest neighbor is stark: Ober D'Vorre & Hal Elementary School is just 1.06 miles away but ranks 189th, with 38.5% math and 45.3% reading.

Attendance is a strength too: Goolsby's chronic absenteeism was 15.7%, versus 27.0% district-wide and 25.5% statewide, though Piggott Academy Elementary School (7.1%) does even better while ranking lower statewide. Notably, Goolsby achieves its results on $12,264 per student in 2023–2024 — the lowest per-student spending among nearby Clark County schools, several of which spend thousands more and rank far below it. Keep an eye on slight dips: math and reading eased from 74.9% and 78.2% the year before, and absenteeism ticked up from 14.4%. None of that changes its top-tier standing.

707

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,264

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 799-2520

District: Clark County

Students who attend Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Fertitta Victoria Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.0%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Asian:

17.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nevada average (70% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Nevada elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Clark County

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg36%

Nevada avg39%

13^th of 376

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 216Elementary Schools in the Clark County

5^th of 12Clark County among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	95.1	13 of 376	96.5%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	11 of 379	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	13 of 377	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	92.8	18 of 384	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	7 of 380	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	94.2	12 of 324	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	97.2	6 of 388	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	98.4	3 of 341	99.1%	★★★★★
2017	98.7	2 of 351	99.4%	★★★★★
2016	94.9	15 of 347	95.7%	★★★★★
2014	89.1	28 of 332	91.6%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	19 of 330	94.2%	★★★★★
2012	86.7	25 of 328	92.4%	★★★★★
2011	93.4	11 of 318	96.5%	★★★★★
2010	95.2	8 of 300	97.3%	★★★★★
2009	95.9	9 of 292	96.9%	★★★★★
2008	96.0	5 of 294	98.3%	★★★★★
2006	89.8	18 of 246	92.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	86.8	2 of 48	95.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	97.0	4 of 330	98.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	93.9	9 of 308	97.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	97.6	2 of 321	99.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	98.3	2 of 332	99.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	71.8	18 of 74	75.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	94.9	3 of 247	98.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2018)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)99th percentile~ school

Female (2018)99th percentile~ school

White (2018)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2018)97th percentile~ school

Asian (2018)96th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)76th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Reading76%+31 vs state

Mathematics71%+35 vs state

Science48%+22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Love this school they have amazing teachers and an amazing staff and an amazing Principal Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 2, 2017

My children have attended Goolsby for 9 years! I have been very happy with every aspect of this school. There is a lot of parent involvement, which is crucial for a great school. All of my children have loved this school. Well run, well organized, love the staff. No complaints, Happy Mom here! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)							SBAC Reading (2026)							SBAC Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11175 W Desert Inn Rd	Las Vegas	89135	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-2520	707	41	17.2	100.0%	332 (47.0%)	28 (4.0%)	130 (18.4%)	121 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	85 (12.0%)	95.1	13^th of 376 public elementary schools	96.5%		96.2	11^th of 379 public elementary schools	97.1%	2	76.6	69.0	68.3				71.3	65.6	78.1	86.3				76.5	47.8		47.8	$12,264	$1,249	$11,015
Ober D'Vorre & Hal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Desert Marigold Ln	Las Vegas	89135	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6077	536	37	14.4	100.0%	161 (30.0%)	97 (18.1%)	158 (29.5%)	42 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	70 (13.1%)	43.6	189^th of 376 public elementary schools	49.7%		30.4	244^th of 379 public elementary schools	35.6%	55	40.0	33.3	44.1				38.5	31.7	43.7	64.7				45.3				$14,328	$1,318	$13,010
Hayes Keith C & Karen W Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9620 W Twain Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6030	509	38	13.3	100.0%	106 (20.8%)	102 (20.0%)	171 (33.6%)	66 (13.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.4%)	50 (9.8%)	66.3	101^st of 376 public elementary schools	73.1%		77.8	73^rd of 379 public elementary schools	80.7%	28	58.9	39.7	39.1				45.0	54.7	44.3	67.3				55.7	43.4		43.4	$15,565	$1,435	$14,130
Doral Academy Saddle	Public, Charter	K-8	9625 West Saddle Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 776-6491	997	37	26.9	28.3%	314 (31.5%)	79 (7.9%)	256 (25.7%)	199 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.0%)	139 (13.9%)	86.4	42^nd of 376 public elementary schools	88.8%		84.8	46^th of 379 public elementary schools	87.9%	4	81.7	73.2	53.1	51.6	59.6	59.8	62.7	73.0	71.4	71.4	66.9	67.7	75.2	70.8	26.7	63.2	45.4	$8,077	$664	$7,413
Abston Sandra B Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9950 W Tompkins Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-2570	726	47	15.4	100.0%	127 (17.5%)	162 (22.3%)	256 (35.3%)	75 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	94 (12.9%)	52.7	161^st of 376 public elementary schools	57.2%		54.5	146^th of 379 public elementary schools	61.5%	15	55.5	41.2	38.0				44.4	48.5	51.4	60.0				53.2	10.5		10.5	$14,147	$1,920	$12,228
Christensen M J Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9001 Mariner Cove Dr	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4390	487	33	14.7	100.0%	108 (22.2%)	100 (20.5%)	220 (45.2%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.6%)	45.4	180^th of 376 public elementary schools	52.1%		53.4	155^th of 379 public elementary schools	59.1%	25	48.4	27.1	25.0				33.5	54.5	50.0	48.4				51.0				$17,326	$2,462	$14,864
Piggott Academy Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 Red Hills Rd	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	No	(702) 799-4450	686	41	16.7	100.0%	192 (28.0%)	111 (16.2%)	182 (26.5%)	113 (16.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	84 (12.2%)	88.2	34^th of 376 public elementary schools	91.0%		82.3	54^th of 379 public elementary schools	85.8%	20	87.2	56.8	55.7				66.8	71.8	66.9	74.0				70.8	36.5		36.5	$14,285	$1,241	$13,044
Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 S Kevin Way	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4440	487	25	19.4	100.0%	75 (15.4%)	130 (26.7%)	154 (31.6%)	54 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	56 (11.5%)	29.5	246^th of 376 public elementary schools	34.6%		29	255^th of 379 public elementary schools	32.7%	9	31.1	33.7	32.3				32.4	28.9	30.1	56.3				37.8				$15,677	$2,316	$13,362
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	655 Park Vista Dr	Las Vegas	89138	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1430	757	42	18.0	100.0%	320 (42.3%)	20 (2.6%)	174 (23.0%)	149 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	89 (11.8%)	93.3	17^th of 376 public elementary schools	95.5%		96	13^th of 379 public elementary schools	96.6%	4	81.6	73.8	64.7				73.1	68.0	70.4	77.6				72.1	39.8		39.8	$12,403	$1,271	$11,132
Batterman Kathy L Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10135 W Quail Ave	Las Vegas	89148	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1920	635	39	16.2	100.0%	182 (28.7%)	101 (15.9%)	181 (28.5%)	80 (12.6%)	4 (0.6%)	9 (1.4%)	78 (12.3%)	81.7	57^th of 376 public elementary schools	84.8%		84.1	50^th of 379 public elementary schools	86.8%	7	61.6	51.0	60.2				57.4	61.6	54.5	69.3				61.1	45.9		45.9	$13,461	$1,373	$12,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School?

Students at Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School are 47% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fertitta Victoria Middle School

What district is Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School in?

Clark County

How many students attend Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 707 students attended Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School.

Is Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 376 Nevada elementary schools.

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