Kelly Matt Elementary School

1900 J St
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kelly Matt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kelly Matt Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Kelly Matt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly Matt Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#683 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
28%
10-14%
44%
≤10%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
45%
Black
62%
12%
White
4%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelly Matt Elementary School's ranking?
Kelly Matt Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Kelly Matt Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Matt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Kelly Matt Elementary School?
337 students attend Kelly Matt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kelly Matt Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Matt Elementary School?
Kelly Matt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Kelly Matt Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Matt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Matt Elementary School part of?
Kelly Matt Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelly Matt Elementary School located?
Kelly Matt Elementary School is located in the West Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in West Las Vegas.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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