Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cartwright Roberta C 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 Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
38%
44%
Black
15%
12%
White
18%
28%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School's ranking?
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School often compared to?
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School?
525 students attend Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School?
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School offer ?
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School part of?
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School located?
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School is located in the Silverado Ranch neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 8 other public schools located in Silverado Ranch.
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