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Christensen M J Elementary School

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Christensen M J Elementary School ranks 180 th of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

180^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

Christensen M J Elementary School is a PK–5 school in Las Vegas, NV, serving 487 students in the Clark County school district, where it ranks 180th of 376 Nevada elementary schools — mid-pack at the 52nd percentile with 3 stars. That is down from the 59th percentile in 2024–25, and below its stronger years a decade ago, when it ranked 74th of 347 (79th percentile) in 2015–16.

Academically, the picture is split. Reading is the clear strength: 51.0% proficient in 2025–26, above district (43.3%) and state (45.2%), and higher than Ober D'Vorre & Hal Elementary School (45.3%), Jacobson Walter Elementary School (33.7%) and Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School (37.8%). Math is the weakness at 33.5%, slightly below district (33.8%) and state (36.2%), and far below Bryan Roger M Elementary School (49.8%), Abston Sandra B Elementary School (44.4%), Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School (71.3%) and Piggott Academy Elementary School (66.8%). The 17.5-point reading-to-math gap is unusually wide. The math problem is concentrated in grades 4 and 5 (27.1% and 25.0%), while grade 3 math is a relative strength at 48.4%; reading also slips in grade 5 (48.4%). Science results were suppressed in 2025–26, so that subject cannot be evaluated.

Chronic absenteeism is the most visible challenge at 34.4% — above district (27.0%) and state (25.5%), roughly tied with Ober (34.7%), and far above Piggott Academy Elementary School (7.1%), Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School (15.7%) and Bryan Roger M Elementary School (20.8%). Christensen spends $17,326 per student, more than most nearby schools, and its 14.7 student-teacher ratio is relatively favorable, so resources alone do not appear to be the constraint. Most nearby Clark County schools, including the highest performers, also report 100% free/reduced lunch. The clearest opportunities are rebuilding upper-grade math and reducing absenteeism; attendance has already improved from 44.2% in 2021–22.

487

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,326

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9001 Mariner Cove Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 799-4390

District: Clark County

Students who attend Christensen M J Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School
High:	Spring Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.2%

White:

22.2%

African American:

20.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Nevada median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 26% Nevada)

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg36%

Nevada avg39%

180^th of 376

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 27 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

90^th of 216Elementary Schools in the Clark County

5^th of 12Clark County among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	45.4	180 of 376	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.4	155 of 379	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.1	188 of 377	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.7	190 of 384	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.0	157 of 380	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.6	143 of 324	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.9	124 of 388	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.5	84 of 341	75.4%	★★★★☆
2017	64.5	113 of 351	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	77.7	74 of 347	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	56.0	143 of 332	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.3	158 of 330	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	40.8	185 of 328	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.1	109 of 318	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.0	125 of 300	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.4	97 of 292	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.8	58 of 294	80.3%	★★★★☆
2006	63.6	72 of 246	70.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	74.8	19 of 213	91.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	78.8	57 of 330	82.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	83.5	31 of 308	89.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	65.3	87 of 321	72.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	61.4	116 of 332	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	28.7	63 of 74	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	49.7	128 of 247	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2018)91st percentile+16 vs school

Hispanic (2018)90th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2018)83rd percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)73rd percentile~ school

Male (2018)65th percentile-10 vs school

White (2018)48th percentile-27 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)15th percentile-61 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Reading51%+6 vs state

Mathematics34%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)							SBAC Reading (2026)							SBAC Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christensen M J Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9001 Mariner Cove Dr	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4390	487	33	14.7	100.0%	108 (22.2%)	100 (20.5%)	220 (45.2%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.6%)	45.4	180^th of 376 public elementary schools	52.1%		53.4	155^th of 379 public elementary schools	59.1%	25	48.4	27.1	25.0				33.5	54.5	50.0	48.4				51.0				$17,326	$2,462	$14,864
Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 S Kevin Way	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4440	487	25	19.4	100.0%	75 (15.4%)	130 (26.7%)	154 (31.6%)	54 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	56 (11.5%)	29.5	246^th of 376 public elementary schools	34.6%		29	255^th of 379 public elementary schools	32.7%	9	31.1	33.7	32.3				32.4	28.9	30.1	56.3				37.8				$15,677	$2,316	$13,362
Hayes Keith C & Karen W Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9620 W Twain Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6030	509	38	13.3	100.0%	106 (20.8%)	102 (20.0%)	171 (33.6%)	66 (13.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.4%)	50 (9.8%)	66.3	101^st of 376 public elementary schools	73.1%		77.8	73^rd of 379 public elementary schools	80.7%	28	58.9	39.7	39.1				45.0	54.7	44.3	67.3				55.7	43.4		43.4	$15,565	$1,435	$14,130
Piggott Academy Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 Red Hills Rd	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	No	(702) 799-4450	686	41	16.7	100.0%	192 (28.0%)	111 (16.2%)	182 (26.5%)	113 (16.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	84 (12.2%)	88.2	34^th of 376 public elementary schools	91.0%		82.3	54^th of 379 public elementary schools	85.8%	20	87.2	56.8	55.7				66.8	71.8	66.9	74.0				70.8	36.5		36.5	$14,285	$1,241	$13,044
Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 S Lisa Ln	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4370	553	36	15.3	100.0%	84 (15.2%)	133 (24.1%)	225 (40.7%)	42 (7.6%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	62 (11.2%)	44.4	183^rd of 376 public elementary schools	51.3%		35.8	220^th of 379 public elementary schools	42.0%	37	42.1	38.3	28.3				36.3	41.6	44.4	54.3				47.0	28.3		28.3	$19,014	$2,253	$16,761
Doral Academy Saddle	Public, Charter	K-8	9625 West Saddle Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 776-6491	997	37	26.9	28.3%	314 (31.5%)	79 (7.9%)	256 (25.7%)	199 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.0%)	139 (13.9%)	86.4	42^nd of 376 public elementary schools	88.8%		84.8	46^th of 379 public elementary schools	87.9%	4	81.7	73.2	53.1	51.6	59.6	59.8	62.7	73.0	71.4	71.4	66.9	67.7	75.2	70.8	26.7	63.2	45.4	$8,077	$664	$7,413
Ober D'Vorre & Hal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Desert Marigold Ln	Las Vegas	89135	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6077	536	37	14.4	100.0%	161 (30.0%)	97 (18.1%)	158 (29.5%)	42 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	70 (13.1%)	43.6	189^th of 376 public elementary schools	49.7%		30.4	244^th of 379 public elementary schools	35.6%	55	40.0	33.3	44.1				38.5	31.7	43.7	64.7				45.3				$14,328	$1,318	$13,010
Bryan Roger M Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8255 Katie Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1270	622	42	14.8	100.0%	96 (15.4%)	177 (28.5%)	207 (33.3%)	86 (13.8%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.7%)	37 (5.9%)	58.2	129^th of 376 public elementary schools	65.7%		60	127^th of 379 public elementary schools	66.5%	2	64.2	49.4	34.4				49.8	52.0	47.4	58.8				52.6	17.7		17.7	$15,778	$2,102	$13,676
Jacobson Walter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8400 Boseck Dr	Las Vegas	89145	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4320	494	27	18.2	100.0%	98 (19.8%)	74 (15.0%)	240 (48.6%)	18 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.4%)	54 (10.9%)	19.7	299^th of 376 public elementary schools	20.5%		29.8	247^th of 379 public elementary schools	34.8%	52	30.7	25.0	23.0				25.9	26.1	28.4	46.1				33.7				$15,736	$1,948	$13,788
Abston Sandra B Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9950 W Tompkins Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-2570	726	47	15.4	100.0%	127 (17.5%)	162 (22.3%)	256 (35.3%)	75 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	94 (12.9%)	52.7	161^st of 376 public elementary schools	57.2%		54.5	146^th of 379 public elementary schools	61.5%	15	55.5	41.2	38.0				44.4	48.5	51.4	60.0				53.2	10.5		10.5	$14,147	$1,920	$12,228

Frequently Asked Questions about Christensen M J Elementary School

What district is Christensen M J Elementary School in?

Clark County

How many students attend Christensen M J Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 487 students attended Christensen M J Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Christensen M J Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Christensen M J Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School
High : Spring Valley High School

Is Christensen M J Elementary School a good school?

Christensen M J Elementary School ranks 180^th of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Christensen M J Elementary School?

Students at Christensen M J Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 22% White, 21% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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