Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Wendell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Williams Wendell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Wendell Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Williams Wendell Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Wendell Elementary School is ranked #671 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Williams Wendell Elementary School?
314 students attend Williams Wendell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Williams Wendell Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Wendell Elementary School?
Williams Wendell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Williams Wendell Elementary School offer ?
Williams Wendell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Williams Wendell Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Williams Wendell Elementary School located?
Williams Wendell Elementary School is located in the Downtown Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown Las Vegas.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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