Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School

8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School serves 20 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School's student population of 20 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
20 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
45%
44%
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Black
10%
12%
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White
35%
28%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School?
20 students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offer ?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School part of?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School located?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is located in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in Centennial Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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