Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ferron William E 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 28% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferron William E Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferron William E 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 Ferron William E Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#370 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
73%
44%
Black
10%
12%
White
9%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferron William E Elementary School's ranking?
Ferron William E Elementary School is ranked #370 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Ferron William E Elementary School often compared to?
Ferron William E Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School, Mater Mountain Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Ferron William E Elementary School?
588 students attend Ferron William E Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ferron William E Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferron William E Elementary School?
Ferron William E Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ferron William E Elementary School offer ?
Ferron William E Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ferron William E Elementary School part of?
Ferron William E Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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