Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School
Tel:
(702) 730-2933
Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 476 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #51 out of 660 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 43% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 36% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Elementary School is Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Secondary (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Secondary Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 302 students10
0.0 miles
5871 Mountain Vista St.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 730-2933 0 6-12 302 - Las Vegas C W Woodbury Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 890 students10
0.4 miles
3875 E. Harmon Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7660 0.4 6-8 890 - Las Vegas Discovery Charter School Hillpointe Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-810
0.7 miles
8941 Hillpointe Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 240-0359 0.7 K-8 n/a - Las Vegas Discovery Charter School Mesa Vista Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 154 students10
0.7 miles
3883 E. Mesa Vista Way
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 547-5682 0.7 K-8 154 - Las Vegas Bill Y Tomiyasu Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 533 students10
0.8 miles
5445 S. Annie Oakley Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7770 0.8 PK-5 533
School Reviews
| 5 The quality of the academic programs is outstanding. As is everything else......................I LOVE THAT SCHOOL SO MUCH!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - crazy |
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