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Carl Kay Elementary School

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Carl Kay Elementary School ranks 176 th of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

Carl Kay Elementary School is a PK–5 school in Las Vegas, NV, serving about 630 students in the Clark County school district, where nearly all students (100%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Carl Kay performs above district and state averages in math and reading. In 2025–2026, 42.7% of students were proficient in math (district 33.8%, state 36.2%) and 48.1% in reading (district 43.3%, state 45.2%). Those gains come mainly from 4th and 5th grades, which beat district and state in both subjects; 3rd grade, by contrast, fell below both. Science is the clearest weak spot: 15.9% proficiency at all grades, well below district and state, and only about district average when compared with 5th grade alone. Against nearby schools, Carl Kay is mid-to-upper in math and closer to average in reading — behind May Ernest Elementary School and Neal Joseph M Elementary School, roughly even with Goynes Theron H & Naomi D Elementary School and Triggs Vincent L Elementary School, and clearly ahead of Wolfe Eva Elementary School, Guy Addeliar D III Elementary School, and Parson Claude & Stella Elementary School.

Attendance is a genuine strength: chronic absenteeism was 21.6%, better than district (27.0%) and state (25.5%), and second-lowest among nearby district schools. The school earned 3 stars in 2025–2026, ranking 176th of 376 Nevada elementary schools (53rd percentile), up from 2 stars in 2023–2024 but down slightly from 2024–2025. It spends $14,980 per student and has a 15.3 student-teacher ratio — less money than several lower-performing neighbors, yet better results.

630

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,980

Per pupil spending ?

45.6%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

5625 Corbett St
Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 799-6650

District: Clark County

Students who attend Carl Kay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Saville Anthony Middle School
High:	Shadow Ridge High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.3%

White:

25.9%

African American:

20.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Nevada median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg36%

Nevada avg39%

176^th of 376

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

88^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	46.7	176 of 376	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	148 of 379	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.7	205 of 377	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.1	181 of 384	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.7	241 of 380	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.6	222 of 324	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.8	202 of 388	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.0	211 of 341	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.4	188 of 351	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.0	177 of 347	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.7	145 of 332	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.2	181 of 330	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	35.8	209 of 328	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	28.7	226 of 318	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.6	202 of 300	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.7	159 of 292	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.9	142 of 294	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	37.3	143 of 246	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	38.9	79 of 132	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	44.5	174 of 330	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	42.0	175 of 308	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	47.7	160 of 321	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	29.2	244 of 332	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	5.9	73 of 74	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	36.8	130 of 227	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	41.0	151 of 247	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)50th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2018)47th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2018)43rd percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2018)43rd percentile+5 vs school

African American (2018)40th percentile~ school

White (2018)39th percentile~ school

Male (2018)27th percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)1st percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Reading48%+3 vs state

Mathematics43%+6 vs state

Science16%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

This school is exceptional. The Principal knows every kid and their extended family, even sibling who aren't at the school. The organization is amazing for before and after school. The teachers are great and everything about the school is amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Great school. Amazing teachers that love to teach. This school has made major changes over the past few years and it shows! Happy kids that are thriving, new programs... definitely a school that will be a model for others in the very near future! Close Quote

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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	Directly certified (2024-25)	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
Carl Kay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5625 Corbett St	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6650	630	41	15.3	45.6%	163 (25.9%)	131 (20.8%)	216 (34.3%)	25 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	83 (13.2%)	46.7	176^th of 376 public elementary schools	53.2%		54.3	148^th of 379 public elementary schools	60.9%	28	42.8	49.5	36.1				42.7	40.8	50.4	52.1				48.1	15.9		15.9	$14,980	$1,433	$13,547
May Ernest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6350 W Washburn Rd	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4690	580	35	16.5	42.8%	170 (29.3%)	69 (11.9%)	259 (44.7%)	19 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	57 (9.8%)	67	98^th of 376 public elementary schools	73.9%		61.2	126^th of 379 public elementary schools	66.8%	28	60.4	57.4	35.9				50.3	65.4	48.9	66.9				60.4	24.2		24.2	$15,089	$1,446	$13,643
Neal Joseph M Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6651 W Azure Drive	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-2200	458	34	13.4	47.2%	119 (26.0%)	77 (16.8%)	195 (42.6%)	19 (4.1%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.0%)	36 (7.9%)	68.3	95^th of 376 public elementary schools	74.7%		49.9	168^th of 379 public elementary schools	55.7%	73	41.2	46.4	60.8				49.7	50.7	54.9	76.8				61.0	29.4		29.4	$15,657	$1,502	$14,154
Somerset Academy Aliante	Public, Charter	K-8	6475 Valley Drive	North Las Vegas	89084	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 916-2327	1,182	42	28.1	17.3%	325 (27.5%)	145 (12.3%)	458 (38.7%)	81 (6.9%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.4%)	154 (13.0%)	83.3	52^nd of 376 public elementary schools	86.2%		79.5	64^th of 379 public elementary schools	83.1%	12	74.6	57.4	56.2	47.4	54.4	50.0	56.6	69.2	61.4	64.0	65.4	63.9	65.8	65.0	32.8	50.8	41.5	$8,700	$1,046	$7,653
Triggs Vincent L Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4470 W Rome Blvd	North Las Vegas	89084	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1890	798	44	18.1	34.1%	190 (23.8%)	155 (19.4%)	280 (35.1%)	45 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.5%)	116 (14.5%)	54.7	152^nd of 376 public elementary schools	59.6%		53.9	151^st of 379 public elementary schools	60.2%	1	36.8	51.1	48.4				45.8	37.6	59.3	64.7				54.9	15.0		15.0	$12,636	$1,221	$11,415
Legacy Traditional School North Valley	Public, Charter	K-8	5024 Valley Drive	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 342-0880	1,305	30	43.5	38.0%	169 (13.0%)	298 (22.8%)	624 (47.8%)	45 (3.4%)	5 (0.4%)	35 (2.7%)	129 (9.9%)	39	206^th of 376 public elementary schools	45.2%		40.9	202^nd of 379 public elementary schools	46.7%	4	47.9	40.6	23.4	16.7	15.7	20.7	27.7	50.6	47.5	49.6	36.4	35.6	53.8	45.5	13.8	35.1	23.7	$8,248	$779	$7,469
Wolfe Eva Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4027 W Washburn Rd	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1860	450	27	16.6	53.6%	56 (12.4%)	90 (20.0%)	254 (56.4%)	12 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	32 (7.1%)	41.6	198^th of 376 public elementary schools	47.3%		39	211^th of 379 public elementary schools	44.3%	13	33.7	35.7	28.0				32.3	47.2	50.7	50.0				49.3				$18,270	$2,080	$16,191
Guy Addeliar D III Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4028 La Madre Way	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-3150	470	33	14.2	53.0%	58 (12.3%)	96 (20.4%)	255 (54.3%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	40 (8.5%)	23.4	280^th of 376 public elementary schools	25.5%		34.6	230^th of 379 public elementary schools	39.3%	50	28.7	44.3	17.1				30.3	27.2	36.7	32.8				32.5				$16,349	$2,230	$14,119
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain	Public, Charter	K-8	4491 N. Rainbow Blvd.	Las Vegas	89108	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 685-9150	990	34	29.1	28.0%	347 (35.1%)	89 (9.0%)	416 (42.0%)	34 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.3%)	90 (9.1%)	79.5	63^rd of 376 public elementary schools	83.2%		81.3	57^th of 379 public elementary schools	85.0%	6	56.3	63.4	55.7	44.9	51.6	51.2	53.5	51.4	64.4	75.9	66.1	65.8	72.7	66.2	29.8	51.2	41.3	$7,937	$879	$7,058
Parson Claude & Stella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Thom Blvd	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4530	323	15	21.5	59.8%	23 (7.1%)	84 (26.0%)	180 (55.7%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	25 (7.7%)	15.1	334^th of 376 public elementary schools	11.2%		8.9	368^th of 379 public elementary schools	2.9%	34	37.1						14.6	30.5	20.4	28.2				25.8				$18,187	$2,134	$16,053

Frequently Asked Questions about Carl Kay Elementary School

Is Carl Kay Elementary School a good school?

Carl Kay Elementary School ranks 176^th of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carl Kay Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 630 students attended Carl Kay Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carl Kay Elementary School?

Students at Carl Kay Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 26% White, 21% African American, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Carl Kay Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carl Kay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saville Anthony Middle School
High : Shadow Ridge High School

What district is Carl Kay Elementary School in?

Clark County

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