At a glance
Reported students
784
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 432 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603
Barber Shirley A ES: 784 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 716
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Barber Shirley A ES
Barber Shirley A ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Las Vegas. It is one of 368 current school records connected to Clark County. NCES reports 784 students for 2024–25.
Among 432 elementary schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 497 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Nevada median of 16.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.9%) and Black (18.1%). English learners represent 8.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barber Shirley A ES
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.58
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.49
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic40.9%
- Black18.1%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6%
- Multiracial14%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clark County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hayden Don E ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
782 reported students
Steele Judith D ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
788 reported students
Heckethorn Howard E ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
778 reported students
Dickens D L Dusty ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
775 reported students
Triggs Vincent L ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
798 reported students
Givens Linda Rankin ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
757 reported students
Public schools near Barber Shirley A ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose Elementary · Charter · State Sponsored Charter Schools | KG–08 | 1,029 | 0.7 mi |
| Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 648 | 1 mi |
| Wolff Elise L ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 751 | 1 mi |
| Cartwright Roberta C ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 541 | 1.1 mi |
| Taylor Glen C ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 638 | 1.2 mi |
| Hummel John R ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 585 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barber Shirley A ES
What grades does Barber Shirley A ES serve?
Barber Shirley A ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clark County.
How many students attend Barber Shirley A ES?
Barber Shirley A ES reported 784 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 432 Nevada elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 716 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barber Shirley A ES?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 784 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 16.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barber Shirley A ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barber Shirley A ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clark County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barber Shirley A ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barber Shirley A ES in?
Barber Shirley A ES is part of Clark County, based in Las Vegas, NV, which operates 368 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barber Shirley A ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose (0.7 mi), Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES (1 mi), Wolff Elise L ES (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.