Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bracken Walter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bracken Walter Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bracken Walter Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bracken Walter Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 692 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
64%
45%
Black
16%
12%
White
10%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bracken Walter Elementary School's ranking?
Bracken Walter Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Bracken Walter Elementary School often compared to?
Bracken Walter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Bracken Walter Elementary School?
520 students attend Bracken Walter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bracken Walter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bracken Walter Elementary School?
Bracken Walter Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Bracken Walter Elementary School offer ?
Bracken Walter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bracken Walter Elementary School part of?
Bracken Walter Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bracken Walter Elementary School located?
Bracken Walter Elementary School is located in the College Park neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV.
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