Carl Kay Elementary School vs. May Ernest Elementary School
Should you attend Carl Kay Elementary School or May Ernest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carl Kay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
May Ernest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 687 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 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Ernest Elementary School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
687 students
582 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#214 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
62
47
Kindergarten Students
71
65
Grade 1 Students
89
73
Grade 2 Students
103
90
Grade 3 Students
104
90
Grade 4 Students
117
112
Grade 5 Students
141
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
41%
% Black
20%
11%
% White
26%
30%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
