Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Wendell 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wendell P. Williams Elementary School serves the west part of Las Vegas, NV, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with distances to the farthest edge of the zone being around 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williams Wendell Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring BeyondEXPECTATIONS!
School Rankings
Williams Wendell 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 Williams Wendell Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#670 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.2%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Williams Wendell Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Wendell Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Williams Wendell Elementary School?
339 students attend Williams Wendell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Williams Wendell Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Wendell Elementary School?
Williams Wendell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Wendell Elementary School offer ?
Williams Wendell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Wendell Elementary School part of?
Williams Wendell Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Williams Wendell Elementary School located?
Williams Wendell Elementary School is located in the Downtown Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown Las Vegas.
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