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#151 of 691 schools in NV

Top 22% in state

Bilbray James ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9370 Brent Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89143

  • Math 57% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.1% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.2 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+25.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Bilbray James ES score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bilbray James ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,230

Median home value

$437,500

Median rent

$1,799/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Scherkenbach William & Mary ESEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.1 mi540Compare →
O Roarke Thomas ESEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.2 mi632Compare →
Divich Kenneth ESEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–51.4 mi1,112Compare →
Blue Diamond ESEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–5Not available54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#78 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bilbray James ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bilbray James ES

Bilbray James ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 659 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bilbray James ES

What grades does Bilbray James ES serve?

Bilbray James ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bilbray James ES?

Bilbray James ES has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bilbray James ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Bilbray James ES is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bilbray James ES rank in NV?

Bilbray James ES ranks #151 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Bilbray James ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Bilbray James ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bilbray James ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bilbray James ES has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bilbray James ES a charter school?

No, Bilbray James ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bilbray James ES a Title I school?

No, Bilbray James ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bilbray James ES?

100.0% of students at Bilbray James ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
659
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 89143)
13,456
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
33.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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