William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School

William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
9371 Iron Mountain Rd,  Las Vegas, NV
Clark County School District
3.6
576 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.8%
State Average
25.2%
Science
44.6%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
539:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
43.3%
Hispanic
30.2%
Black
11.3%
Two or more races
10.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 15 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/29/2025
Please change the afternoon pickup routine it’s a mess. Someone in the office told me the kids and go line is not active for safety reasons and too many people walking through. But even with that being down now it’s still a ton of people walking through the parking lot, I go grab my kid and come bac...
5.0 parent
2/20/2024
I have had kids in this school for 8 years straight now. I would never move my kids anywhere else, even if I moved. Scherkenbach has the most amazing staff, facilities, and engagement for both students and families. I have always felt safe with my kids there and we have never had any issues at all w...
5.0 parent
5/6/2023
The principal is very professional, and cares about the students
5.0 parent
9/27/2022
I was a student here 2nd grade through half of 5th grade amazing time there, There are no fights when I was there, and my test scores in 4th which I struggled in, I got above average scoring the second highest score in the class but I would recommend for anyone who is in Las Vegas near it

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William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Las Vegas, NV and is served by the Clark County School District in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 576 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $595,206. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arbor View High School, Somerset Academy Of Las Vegas - Sky Pointe K-12 Campus, Leadership Academy of Nevada, and more. Learn more about what Las Vegas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School.

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