Democracy Prep at Agassi Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 521 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
While the school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (72.94%) compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the district and state in both mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's mathematics proficiency rate was 27%, compared to 45% for the district and 32.6% for the Clark County state. Additionally, Democracy Prep at Agassi Elementary has a low statewide ranking, placing between 196th and 282nd out of 377-384 Nevada elementary schools in the past three school years, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
The school's high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and relatively low spending per student, ranging from $7,706 to $9,278 in the past two school years, may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. In comparison, nearby schools like Toland Helen Anderson International Academy and Hoggard Mabel Elementary School have higher test scores, better statewide rankings, and more diverse student populations.
Democracy Prep at Agassi Elementary ranks 282nd of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
Students at Democracy Prep at Agassi Elementary are 73% African American, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Democracy Prep at Agassi Elementary.