Bennett William G Elementary School

2750 S Needles Hwy
Laughlin, NV 89029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennett William G 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bennett William G Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bennett William G Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Bennett William G 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 Bennett William G Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#477 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
28%
25-29%
44%
≤10%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
42%
45%
Black
13%
12%
White
34%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bennett William G Elementary School's ranking?
Bennett William G Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Bennett William G Elementary School?
365 students attend Bennett William G Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bennett William G Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett William G Elementary School?
Bennett William G Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Bennett William G Elementary School offer ?
Bennett William G Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett William G Elementary School part of?
Bennett William G Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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