Jeffers Jay W Elementary School
Jeffers Jay W Elementary School serves 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Jeffers Jay W Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jeffers Jay W Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jeffers Jay W Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Jeffers Jay W Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
84%
44%
Black
9%
12%
White
5%
30%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Jeffers Jay W Elementary School?
674 students attend Jeffers Jay W Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jeffers Jay W Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffers Jay W Elementary School?
Jeffers Jay W Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jeffers Jay W Elementary School offer ?
Jeffers Jay W Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jeffers Jay W Elementary School part of?
Jeffers Jay W Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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