Carl Kay Elementary School

5625 Corbett St
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carl Kay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 27% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carl Kay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Carl Kay Elementary School's student population of 715 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
715 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Carl Kay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Kay Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#358 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carl Kay Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Carl Kay Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
12%
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White
28%
28%
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Hawaiian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carl Kay Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Carl Kay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carl Kay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carl Kay Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Kay Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Carl Kay Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Kay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neal Joseph M Elementary School, May Ernest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Carl Kay Elementary School?
715 students attend Carl Kay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Carl Kay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Kay Elementary School?
Carl Kay Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Carl Kay Elementary School offer ?
Carl Kay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Kay Elementary School part of?
Carl Kay Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Carl Kay Elementary School located?
Carl Kay Elementary School is located in the Rancho neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 10 other public schools located in Rancho.

School Reviews

5   7/23/2020
I love this school. It is amazing for my child.
- Posted by Parent - Ayya
5   2/17/2020
This school's awesome. It's really friendly here and despite being the shy, quiet kid with no life, I have friends because that's how friendly people are ^^of im starting to sound like an advertiser so ill stop (but like I said, this school's awesome )
- Posted by Student/Alumni - a human

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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