Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ferron William E 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 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 91% 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: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William E Ferron Elementary School serves the southwest part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferron William E Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ferron William E 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 Ferron William E Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#377 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
74%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
9%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferron William E Elementary School's ranking?
Ferron William E Elementary School is ranked #377 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Ferron William E Elementary School often compared to?
Ferron William E Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School, Mater Mountain Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Ferron William E Elementary School?
548 students attend Ferron William E Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ferron William E Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferron William E Elementary School?
Ferron William E Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferron William E Elementary School offer ?
Ferron William E Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferron William E Elementary School part of?
Ferron William E Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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