Marlan J. Walker Elementary School
Tel:
(702)799-0570
- Marlan J. Walker Elementary School serves 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 67%.
School Overview
- Marlan J. Walker Elementary School's student population of 724 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 724 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marlan J. Walker Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marlan J. Walker Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #92 out of 620 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 42% |
| Black | 6% | 11% |
| White | 53% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marlan J. Walker Elementary School is Foothill High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Foothill High School Grades: 9-12 | 2883 students
0.6 miles
800 College Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702)799-3500 0.6 9-12 2883 - Henderson College Of So. Nv High School South Grades: 11-12 | 154 students
0.8 miles
700 College Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702)651-3080 0.8 11-12 154 - Henderson James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 715 students
0.8 miles
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702)199-8090 0.8 PK-5 715 - Henderson Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1498 students
1.0 miles
155 E. Paradise Hills Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702)799-3020 1.0 6-8 1498 - Henderson Fay Galloway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 712 students
1.4 miles
701 Skyline Rd
Henderson, NV 89002
(702)799-8920 1.4 PK-5 712
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