Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scott Jesse D 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 10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott Jesse D Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scott Jesse D 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 Scott Jesse D 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
48%
44%
Black
33%
12%
White
7%
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
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 Scott Jesse D Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Jesse D Elementary School is ranked #647 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Scott Jesse D Elementary School often compared to?
Scott Jesse D Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School, Tartan John Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Scott Jesse D Elementary School?
644 students attend Scott Jesse D Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Scott Jesse D Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Jesse D Elementary School?
Scott Jesse D Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Scott Jesse D Elementary School offer ?
Scott Jesse D Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scott Jesse D Elementary School part of?
Scott Jesse D Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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