Wengert Cyril Elementary School
Wengert Cyril Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wengert Cyril 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 36%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wengert Cyril Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wengert Cyril Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 671 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Wengert Cyril Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#370 out of 671 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
75%
44%
Black
10%
12%
White
9%
30%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NV state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
How many students attend Wengert Cyril Elementary School?
530 students attend Wengert Cyril Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
75% of Wengert Cyril Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wengert Cyril Elementary School?
Wengert Cyril Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Wengert Cyril Elementary School offer ?
Wengert Cyril Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
School Reviews
2 2/24/2015
used to be a great school
now, they don't even teaching Spanish on a dual language school
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