Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Decker C H 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 34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C H Decker Elementary School serves the southwest part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Decker C H Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Taking Giant Steps Toward Success
School Rankings
Decker C H 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 Decker C H Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#348 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Decker C H Elementary School's ranking?
Decker C H Elementary School is ranked #348 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Decker C H Elementary School often compared to?
Decker C H Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Diamond Elementary School, Dondero Harvey N Elementary School, Gilbert Cvt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Decker C H Elementary School?
554 students attend Decker C H Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Decker C H Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decker C H Elementary School?
Decker C H Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Decker C H Elementary School offer ?
Decker C H Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Decker C H Elementary School part of?
Decker C H Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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