Northwest Career and Technical Academy, or NWCTA, is a nine-month magnet school in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Clark County School District. The school first opened for the 2007-2008 school year, admitting only freshman and sophomores.
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School serves 21 students in grades Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Attendance Zone: Northwest Career & Technical Academy Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Las Vegas, NV, covering an extensive area of approximately 8,060.9 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 58.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 94.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School's student population of 21 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
52%
46%
Black
5%
12%
White
29%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School?
21 students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offer ?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School part of?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School located?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is located in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in Centennial Hills.
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