Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary Review for Desert Shores Families

Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School serves Desert Shores families with PK through 5th grade classes, a 16 to 1 student to teacher ratio, and an enrollment of 467 students. Niche awards the campus a B minus grade, and SchoolDigger gives it 3 out of 5 stars.

What grades and size define Eisenberg Elementary?

Eisenberg covers preschool through fifth grade, which means a Desert Shores family can keep one child at the same campus for six years. The school enrolls 467 students total, a smaller footprint compared to many CCSD elementaries. The 16 to 1 student to teacher ratio sits below typical CCSD averages and gives teachers more time per child during instruction.

The campus sits within the Desert Shores neighborhood itself, so most families enjoy a short drive or a manageable walk to drop-off. Convenience matters when you have multiple kids on different schedules.

What do the academic ratings show?

Niche grades Eisenberg a B minus overall. SchoolDigger awards the school 3 out of 5 stars based on standardized test performance. Math proficiency comes in at 27 percent of students meeting state standards, while reading proficiency lands at 42 percent.

Those numbers run below the Nevada state average and give parents an honest baseline. Many Desert Shores families pair the school day with tutoring, library reading programs, or after school enrichment to boost outcomes. Ryan Rose recommends touring the campus and meeting the principal before making a decision based on numbers alone.

What programs and family events does Eisenberg run?

Eisenberg hosts skate nights and family engagement workshops throughout the school year. These events build community among parents and students who otherwise might only see each other at pickup. The principal and PTO actively communicate event dates through email and the school website.

Engaged families often report a stronger sense of connection at smaller schools like Eisenberg. The events also give younger siblings a chance to feel comfortable on campus before they enroll.

Local Insight from Ryan Rose

Ryan Rose, founder of Rose Homes LV, has worked with several Desert Shores families whose kids attend Eisenberg. Parents tend to praise the convenience and the teacher attention, while acknowledging the test score gap honestly. Ryan suggests visiting the campus during a skate night or workshop to get a real feel for the community before you commit to a home purchase based on school zoning.

Curious whether a Desert Shores home is zoned for Eisenberg specifically? Contact Ryan Rose and he will pull the exact zoning for any address you are considering.

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Source: Niche: Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School