Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#325 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
55%
44%
Black
7%
12%
White
20%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Academy Sandy Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School?
402 students attend Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School?
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School offer ?
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School part of?
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
School Reviews
5 4/23/2008
The quality of the academic programs is outstanding. As is everything else......................I LOVE THAT SCHOOL SO MUCH!!!
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