Serving 1,020 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Divich Kenneth Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Divich Kenneth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Divich Kenneth Elementary School's student population of 1,020 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,020 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Divich Kenneth Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Divich Kenneth Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
24%
44%
Black
11%
12%
White
45%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Divich Kenneth Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Divich Kenneth Elementary School often compared to?
Divich Kenneth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Skye Canyon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Divich Kenneth Elementary School?
1,020 students attend Divich Kenneth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Divich Kenneth Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Divich Kenneth Elementary School?
Divich Kenneth Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Divich Kenneth Elementary School offer ?
Divich Kenneth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Divich Kenneth Elementary School part of?
Divich Kenneth Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Divich Kenneth Elementary School located?
Divich Kenneth Elementary School is located in the La Madre Foothills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in La Madre Foothills.
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