Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitney 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitney Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitney 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 Whitney Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#424 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
51%
44%
Black
30%
12%
White
9%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
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 Whitney Elementary School's ranking?
Whitney Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Whitney Elementary School often compared to?
Whitney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
396 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whitney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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