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Divich Kenneth Elementary School

9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
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Top 30%
Tel: (702) 799-4585
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Divich Kenneth Elementary School serves 920 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in NV
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Divich Kenneth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Divich Kenneth Elementary School's student population of 920 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
920 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Divich Kenneth Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Divich Kenneth Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 684 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
29%
44%
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Black
10%
12%
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White
42%
30%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
71%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Clark County School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Divich Kenneth Elementary School's ranking?

Divich Kenneth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).

How many students attend Divich Kenneth Elementary School?

920 students attend Divich Kenneth Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Divich Kenneth Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Divich Kenneth Elementary School?

Divich Kenneth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.

What grades does Divich Kenneth Elementary School offer ?

Divich Kenneth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Divich Kenneth Elementary School part of?

Divich Kenneth Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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