Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ferron William E Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferron William E Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Ferron William E 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 Ferron William E Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
74%
45%
Black
9%
12%
White
10%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferron William E Elementary School's ranking?
Ferron William E Elementary School is ranked #370 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Ferron William E Elementary School often compared to?
Ferron William E Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School, Mater Mountain Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Ferron William E Elementary School?
538 students attend Ferron William E Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ferron William E Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferron William E Elementary School?
Ferron William E Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Ferron William E Elementary School offer ?
Ferron William E Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferron William E Elementary School part of?
Ferron William E Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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