Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitney 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitney Elementary School serves the southern part of Las Vegas, NV, within an attendance area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest zone edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Motto
Whitney is where the MAGIC happens!
School Rankings
Whitney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#489 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney Elementary School's ranking?
Whitney Elementary School is ranked #489 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Whitney Elementary School often compared to?
Whitney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
410 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Whitney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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