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#278 of 691 schools in NV

Top 40% in state

Watson Fredric W ES

Elementary School · Clark County · N. Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5845 N Commerce St, N. Las Vegas, NV 89031

  • Math 25% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.3% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.6% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Watson Fredric W ES score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 Watson Fredric W 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,801

Median home value

$373,500

Median rent

$1,831/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89031; 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
Somerset Academy North Las VegasCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–50.6 mi770Compare →
Antonello Lee ESEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.7 mi526Compare →
Freedom Classical Academy K-8Charter · enrollment unverified7.0K–80.9 mi1,064Compare →
Duncan Ruby ESEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–51.0 mi690Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#146 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

Watson Fredric W ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Watson Fredric W ES

Watson Fredric W ES is a public elementary school in N. Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 683 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Watson Fredric W ES

What grades does Watson Fredric W ES serve?

Watson Fredric W ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Watson Fredric W ES?

Watson Fredric W ES has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Fredric W ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Watson Fredric W ES is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Watson Fredric W ES rank in NV?

Watson Fredric W ES ranks #278 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Watson Fredric W ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Watson Fredric W ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Watson Fredric W ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Watson Fredric W ES has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Watson Fredric W ES a charter school?

No, Watson Fredric W ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Watson Fredric W ES a Title I school?

No, Watson Fredric W ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watson Fredric W ES?

100.0% of students at Watson Fredric W 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
683
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
Area population (ZIP 89031)
75,097
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
36.6
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 89031; 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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