At a glance
Reported students
536
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 432 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES: 536 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Las Vegas. It is one of 368 current school records connected to Clark County. NCES reports 536 students for 2024–25.
Among 432 elementary schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 497 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Nevada median of 16.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.58
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.49
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41%
- Hispanic28.5%
- Black12.3%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial12.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clark County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ober D'Vorre & Hal ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
536 reported students
Edwards Elbert ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Kesterson Lorna J ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Williams Tom ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Bell Rex ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
539 reported students
Gragson Oran K ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
539 reported students
Public schools near Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbray James ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 693 | 0.1 mi |
| O Roarke Thomas ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 637 | 1.2 mi |
| Divich Kenneth ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 1,171 | 1.5 mi |
| Thompson Sandra L ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 628 | 1.8 mi |
| Somerset Academy Skye Canyon Elementary · Charter · State Sponsored Charter Schools | KG–08 | 996 | 1.9 mi |
| Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 723 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
What grades does Scherkenbach William & Mary ES serve?
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clark County.
How many students attend Scherkenbach William & Mary ES?
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES reported 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 432 Nevada elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Scherkenbach William & Mary ES?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 536 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 16.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Scherkenbach William & Mary ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clark County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Scherkenbach William & Mary ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Scherkenbach William & Mary ES in?
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES is part of Clark County, based in Las Vegas, NV, which operates 368 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Scherkenbach William & Mary ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bilbray James ES (0.1 mi), O Roarke Thomas ES (1.2 mi), Divich Kenneth ES (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.