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#646 of 691 schools in NV

Williams Wendell ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1030 J St, Las Vegas, NV 89106

  • Math 12% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 18% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.5% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-23.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism81.2%

Students at Williams Wendell ES score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency18%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Williams Wendell 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$38,848

Median home value

$263,100

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

10.6%

Homeownership

32.5%

Poverty rate

28.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89106; 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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Kelly Matt ESEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.7 mi337Compare →
Hoggard Mabel ESEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.8 mi535Compare →
Democracy Prep at Agassi ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–50.9 mi533Compare →
Toland Helen Anderson Intl AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.9 mi267Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#338 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

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

About Williams Wendell ES

Williams Wendell ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Williams Wendell ES

What grades does Williams Wendell ES serve?

Williams Wendell ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Williams Wendell ES?

Williams Wendell ES has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Wendell ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Williams Wendell ES is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williams Wendell ES rank in NV?

Williams Wendell ES ranks #646 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Williams Wendell ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Williams Wendell ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Williams Wendell ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Wendell ES has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Williams Wendell ES a charter school?

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

Is Williams Wendell ES a Title I school?

No, Williams Wendell ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams Wendell ES?

100.0% of students at Williams Wendell 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
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.2%
Area population (ZIP 89106)
26,440
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
32.7
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 89106; 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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