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#311 of 691 schools in NV

Top 45% in state

Jacobson Walter ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

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

8400 Boseck Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89145

  • Math 32% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.8 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Jacobson Walter ES score 35% 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 Proficiency32%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Jacobson Walter 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,515

Median home value

$348,800

Median rent

$1,569/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89145; 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

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Derfelt Herbert a ESEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.9 mi513Compare →
International Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–80.9 mi224Compare →
Smith Helen M ESEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.2 mi477Compare →
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.

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

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
#161 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

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

About Jacobson Walter ES

Jacobson Walter ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jacobson Walter ES

What grades does Jacobson Walter ES serve?

Jacobson Walter ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jacobson Walter ES?

Jacobson Walter ES has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacobson Walter ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Jacobson Walter ES is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jacobson Walter ES rank in NV?

Jacobson Walter ES ranks #311 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Jacobson Walter ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Jacobson Walter ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Jacobson Walter ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacobson Walter ES has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jacobson Walter ES a charter school?

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

Is Jacobson Walter ES a Title I school?

No, Jacobson Walter ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacobson Walter ES?

100.0% of students at Jacobson Walter 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
519
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
Area population (ZIP 89145)
26,675
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
40.6
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 89145; 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

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