The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 39% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Forbuss Robert L Es
Forbuss Robert L Elementary sits on South Grand Canyon Drive in the southwestern corner of Las Vegas, part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and its enrollment is mid-sized for an elementary campus in this part of the valley.
The school's student body reflects the diversity of this slice of Las Vegas. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by white students, with smaller but substantial groups identifying as two or more races, Asian, and Black. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaska Native students are also present in smaller numbers. Every student at Forbuss qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a defining characteristic of the school's economic context and places it squarely in a community where financial need is widespread. The school does not report individualized education program or English learner figures, so a parent looking for detail on those services would want to ask the school directly.
On state assessments administered under Nevada's SBAC system, Forbuss posts solid results in the core subjects. In English language arts, a clear majority of tested students reached proficiency, and math results were close behind, with just over half demonstrating grade-level command of the subject. Participation was strong across the board. Science results, by comparison, were softer, with a smaller share of tested students clearing the proficiency bar. Science is typically assessed only at fifth grade in elementary schools, which means a narrower group of students sat for that exam. No average scale score data was available, and multi-year trend information was not provided, so there is no way to read from the data whether these proficiency levels are improving, holding steady, or slipping over time.
The housing picture around Forbuss tells a story of a neighborhood that is pricier than the Nevada average and well above the national benchmark, though home values in the immediate area have been softening. Typical home values run above the state median, and the estimated monthly cost of owning with a mortgage exceeds what renting would cost in the same area, which means renting is currently the more affordable path for many families here. Rents have held relatively flat. The broader economic backdrop includes a national unemployment rate that has been stable, and mortgage rates that remain elevated by recent historical standards.
What the data does not cover is considerable. There is no locale brief for this part of Las Vegas, so details about neighborhood character, nearby amenities, or commute patterns are absent. The district brief turned up no parent-relevant policy changes, curriculum shifts, or budget developments from Clark County School District that would affect a family's decision. Civil rights data, disciplinary records, staffing ratios, attendance figures, and course access information were all missing from what was provided. Title I status is unlisted, though the universal free or reduced-price lunch rate strongly suggests the school serves a high-need population.
For a parent weighing Forbuss, the academic results in reading and math are a genuine strength, particularly given the economic context in which every student qualifies for meal assistance. The science results are worth a closer conversation with the school. The gaps in staffing, discipline, and special-population reporting are wide enough that a visit or a call to the front office would help fill in what the data leaves out.
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