Ollie Detwiler Elementary School
Tel:
(702) 799-1830
Ollie Detwiler Elementary School serves 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ollie Detwiler 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ollie Detwiler Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ollie Detwiler Elementary School's student population of 777 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 777 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ollie Detwiler Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ollie Detwiler Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #517 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 43% |
| Black | 35% | 11% |
| White | 6% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ollie Detwiler Elementary School is Advanced Technologies Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Prepatory Academy At Charlles I West Hall Sec (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Twin Lakes Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Advanced Technologies Academy Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,133 student
0.6 miles
2501 Vegas Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870 0.6 9-12 1,133 - Las Vegas Veterans Tribute Career Techincal Academy Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 802 students
0.6 miles
2531 Vegas Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710 0.6 9-12 802 - Las Vegas Twin Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 599 students
0.8 miles
3300 Riverside Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 799-4790 0.8 PK-5 599 - Las Vegas West Prepatory Academy At Charles I West Hall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
0.9 miles
2050 Sapphire Stone Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-3120 0.9 PK-5 453 - Las Vegas West Prepatory Academy At Charlles I West Hall Sec Grades: 6-12 | 1,477 student
0.9 miles
2050 Sapphire Stone Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-3120 0.9 6-12 1,477
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