The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 7% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Thiriot Joseph E Es
Thiriot Joseph E Elementary sits on West Harmon Avenue in Las Vegas, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public school, not a magnet or charter, and it draws from a surrounding community where housing values sit well below both state and national benchmarks. Home prices in the school's ZIP code have been declining over the past year, and rents here are modest relative to broader Nevada and national figures. For families weighing where to live, the area offers comparatively affordable housing, with rent-to-income costs that fall within typical affordability ranges, though the price-to-income ratio for buyers runs elevated against national norms.
The student body is sizable for an elementary school, with enrollment spanning from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which marks this as a school serving a high-poverty community. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with both groups making up the large majority of enrollment. Smaller shares of Asian, white, multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students round out the population. This is a diverse school where most children come from economically disadvantaged households.
On state assessments, the most recent results paint a mixed picture. English language arts is the relative bright spot, with nearly half of tested students reaching proficiency. That is a solid showing for a school with this level of economic need. Math proficiency lands lower, with about a third of students meeting standards. Science results are the softest area, with only a small fraction of tested students reaching proficiency. Participation rates are strong across all three subjects. A parent considering this school may want to ask how the school supports science instruction and what interventions are in place for students who are not yet proficient in math.
Several data points that would help a parent complete the picture are missing. The school does not report IEP or English learner rates, so it is hard to gauge the share of students receiving special education or language support services. No staffing, attendance, or discipline data was available, which limits what can be said about class sizes, teacher experience, or school climate. Average scale scores were not reported, so there is no way to compare how students performed relative to peers beyond the proficiency cut. Multi-year trend data was not available either, so there is no way to see whether performance is improving, holding steady, or declining over time. These gaps are worth asking about directly when visiting or contacting the school.
The Clark County School District oversees Thiriot, and we searched for recent parent-relevant district changes such as curriculum, policy, or budget shifts. Publicly reported results focused on county government and geography rather than school district policy, so we found little to pass along. A parent may want to check the district's own communications for updates on initiatives affecting elementary education.
Thiriot is a neighborhood elementary school serving a high-poverty, predominantly Black and Hispanic community in an affordable part of Las Vegas. Its ELA results suggest that literacy instruction is producing results with a meaningful share of students. Math and especially science are areas where a family would want to understand the school's approach and supports. The missing data on special populations, staffing, and trends means families should come with questions rather than expecting the public profile to tell the whole story.
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