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#173 of 691 schools in NV

Top 25% in state

Explore Knowledge Academy ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Charter

5871 Mountain Vista St, Las Vegas, NV 89120

  • Math 37% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Explore Knowledge Academy ES score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Explore Knowledge Academy 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,813

Median home value

$364,800

Median rent

$1,467/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Strong Generation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–90.3 mi33Compare →
Silver Sands MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–80.5 mi242Compare →
American Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0privateK–120.6 mi752Compare →
Harmon Harley ESEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.8 mi592Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#92 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

Explore Knowledge Academy ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Explore Knowledge Academy ES

Explore Knowledge Academy ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Explore Knowledge Academy ES

What grades does Explore Knowledge Academy ES serve?

Explore Knowledge Academy ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Explore Knowledge Academy ES?

Explore Knowledge Academy ES has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy ES is 28.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Explore Knowledge Academy ES rank in NV?

Explore Knowledge Academy ES ranks #173 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Explore Knowledge Academy ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Explore Knowledge Academy ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Explore Knowledge Academy ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Knowledge Academy ES has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Explore Knowledge Academy ES a charter school?

Yes, Explore Knowledge Academy ES is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Explore Knowledge Academy ES a Title I school?

No, Explore Knowledge Academy ES is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
Area population (ZIP 89120)
23,797
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
39.3
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 89120; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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