Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cortez Manuel J 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 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manuel J Cortez Elementary School serves the southwest part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically find the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cortez Manuel J Elementary School's student population of 661 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cortez Manuel J Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cortez Manuel J Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortez Manuel J Elementary School's ranking?
Cortez Manuel J Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cortez Manuel J Elementary School often compared to?
Cortez Manuel J Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diaz Ruben P Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Cortez Manuel J Elementary School?
661 students attend Cortez Manuel J Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cortez Manuel J Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cortez Manuel J Elementary School?
Cortez Manuel J Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cortez Manuel J Elementary School offer ?
Cortez Manuel J Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cortez Manuel J Elementary School part of?
Cortez Manuel J Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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