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#66 of 691 schools in NV

Top 9% in state

Ortwein Dennis ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10926 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89141

  • Math 43% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.1% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.5% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Ortwein Dennis ES score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

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

Based on 12 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 Ortwein Dennis 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$109,715

Median home value

$494,400

Median rent

$2,097/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89141; 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
Southern Highlands Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–80.7 mi297Compare →
Bass John C ESEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.2 mi543Compare →
Stuckey Evelyn ESEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.4 mi608Compare →
Schorr Steve ESEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.5 mi701Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#36 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

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

About Ortwein Dennis ES

Ortwein Dennis ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 790 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ortwein Dennis ES

What grades does Ortwein Dennis ES serve?

Ortwein Dennis ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ortwein Dennis ES?

Ortwein Dennis ES has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortwein Dennis ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Ortwein Dennis ES is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ortwein Dennis ES rank in NV?

Ortwein Dennis ES ranks #66 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Ortwein Dennis ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Ortwein Dennis ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ortwein Dennis ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ortwein Dennis ES has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Ortwein Dennis ES a charter school?

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

Is Ortwein Dennis ES a Title I school?

No, Ortwein Dennis ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ortwein Dennis ES?

100.0% of students at Ortwein Dennis 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
790
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 89141)
41,181
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.5
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 89141; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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