Bracken Walter Elementary School

Summary:

Bracken Walter Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 552 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in the state of Nevada.

Bracken Walter Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) tests compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 47.6% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 30.1% in Clark County and 32.6% in Nevada. In SBAC Reading, 65% of students were proficient or better, compared to 39.3% in Clark County and 41.3% in Nevada. The school has also consistently ranked among the top schools in Nevada for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from historically underserved populations.

Bracken Walter Elementary School's success can be attributed to several factors, including higher per-student funding, a lower student-teacher ratio, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino and African American student representation, is a key differentiating factor compared to some nearby schools. While the nearby schools generally perform significantly lower than Bracken Walter Elementary School, the exceptional nature of this school's academic achievements and its potential to serve as a model for best practices within the district are noteworthy.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1200 N 27th St
       Las Vegas, NV  89101


(702) 799-7095

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,502 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  30.6 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.0%
African American:
13.0%
White:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bracken Walter Elementary School ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 40th among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65%), African American (13%), White (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bracken Walter Elementary School is 30.6. 234 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bracken Walter Elementary School is $10,502. 208 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bracken Walter Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bracken Walter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.99 115th 246 53.3%
2008 57.20 117th 294 60.2%
2009 58.93 98th 292 66.4%
2010 66.39 77th 300 74.3%
2011 89.75 20th 318 93.7%
2012 96.63 4th 328 98.8%
2013 93.76 12th 330 96.4%
2014 93.80 10th 332 97.0%
2016 94.57 17th 347 95.1%
2017 94.86 14th 351 96.0%
2018 94.76 16th 341 95.3%
2019 82.18 55th 388 85.8%
2021 50.44 126th 324 61.1%
2022 58.56 125th 380 67.1%
2023 76.76 74th 384 80.7%
2024 72.25 88th 377 76.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.27 1st 213 99.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.94 1st 321 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.13 25th 330 92.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.22 11th 332 96.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.99 1st 132 99.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.41 11th 308 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bracken Walter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.79 6th 247 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, October 12, 2019

Open Quote This school has some serious problems...and it's not the kids. The grown ups running the show have NO MANNERS. They are bullies when they don't get their way... when other grown ups don't fall in line. I am a grown up...and when I walked into this school office (which smells like urine,) I was ignored. Over an afternoon I had interactions with several teachers and other school-connected adults...all of whom were very impolite and dismissive. I was treated like I belong in special ed (I have a master's degree.) This school is run like a banana republic where, if you question the "party line," you are ostracized. And, drive by some Friday afternoon. All the admins are gone. Someone needs to take a closer look at this school. There's a reason why no one has reviewed them in years. (I suspect the school officials block negative reviews.) Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Open Quote Walter Bracken is a great school. They have a well rounded curriculum with a heavy emphasis on science which most schools do not. Also, great exposure with the arts. Ms Bennett is one of their awesome teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bracken Walter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 83 38 168 4 n/a n/a -2 613
1989 256 91 24 150 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1990 248 141 25 148 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 189 117 15 166 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 165 137 17 204 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 165 162 18 234 2 n/a n/a 0 581
1994 147 180 12 244 4 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 106 215 8 357 2 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 106 215 8 357 2 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 80 185 4 201 2 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 77 178 7 242 5 n/a n/a 0 509
1999 80 151 8 297 5 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 73 166 9 323 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 59 168 7 318 3 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 106 84 13 275 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 106 84 13 275 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 94 64 22 293 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 484 484
2006 94 54 22 295 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2007 101 59 21 299 3 n/a n/a 0 483
2008 93 45 28 276 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 103 45 40 263 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 109 40 42 277 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2011 92 40 29 263 5 5 31 0 465
2012 94 45 44 275 1 6 39 0 504
2013 100 52 46 285 0 8 44 0 535
2014 92 53 39 285 1 8 43 0 521
2015 93 63 39 285 0 8 39 0 527
2016 88 61 31 300 0 6 35 0 521
2017 93 54 29 298 1 5 30 0 510
2018 73 54 22 326 0 3 32 0 510
2019 79 44 23 333 0 2 30 0 511
2020 84 49 21 346 0 3 32 0 535
2021 64 65 25 405 0 1 31 0 591
2022 68 77 23 373 0 2 34 0 577
2023 64 72 23 359 0 4 30 0 552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bracken Walter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 30.0 20.4 n/a
1989 522 31.0 16.8 37
1990 564 29.0 19.4 51.2
1991 487 29.0 16.7 46.4
1992 524 34.0 15.4 54.8
1993 581 34.0 17.1 63.3
1994 587 37.0 15.9 61.8
1995 688 42.5 16.2 75.6
1996 688 42.5 16.2 75.6
1997 472 33.0 14.3 72
1998 509 36.0 14.1 87
1999 541 39.0 13.9 82.4
2000 573 41.0 14.0 79.4
2001 555 43.0 12.9 84.9
2002 480 37.0 13.0 67.7
2003 480 37.0 13.0 67.7
2004 474 40.0 11.9 66.2
2005 484 n/a n/a n/a
2006 467 33.0 14.2 n/a
2007 483 32.0 15.1 n/a
2008 443 29.0 15.3 58.2
2009 453 31.0 14.6 53
2010 470 31.0 15.1 48.9
2011 465 30.0 15.5 55.5
2012 504 29.0 17.3 61.1
2013 535 29.0 18.4 55.3
2014 521 30.0 17.3 55.7
2015 527 30.0 17.5 54.3
2016 521 30.0 17.3 61
2017 510 30.0 17.0 62.4
2018 510 30.0 17.0 59.4
2019 511 26.0 19.6 67.3
2020 535 27.0 19.8 71.4
2021 591 29.0 20.3 100
2022 577 n/a n/a 100
2023 552 18.0 30.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bracken Walter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 30.0 20.4 n/a
1989 522 31.0 16.8 37
1990 564 29.0 19.4 51.2
1991 487 29.0 16.7 46.4
1992 524 34.0 15.4 54.8
1993 581 34.0 17.1 63.3
1994 587 37.0 15.9 61.8
1995 688 42.5 16.2 75.6
1996 688 42.5 16.2 75.6
1997 472 33.0 14.3 72
1998 509 36.0 14.1 87
1999 541 39.0 13.9 82.4
2000 573 41.0 14.0 79.4
2001 555 43.0 12.9 84.9
2002 480 37.0 13.0 67.7
2003 480 37.0 13.0 67.7
2004 474 40.0 11.9 66.2
2005 484 n/a n/a n/a
2006 467 33.0 14.2 n/a
2007 483 32.0 15.1 n/a
2008 443 29.0 15.3 58.2
2009 453 31.0 14.6 53
2010 470 31.0 15.1 48.9
2011 465 30.0 15.5 55.5
2012 504 29.0 17.3 61.1
2013 535 29.0 18.4 55.3
2014 521 30.0 17.3 55.7
2015 527 30.0 17.5 54.3
2016 521 30.0 17.3 61
2017 510 30.0 17.0 62.4
2018 510 30.0 17.0 59.4
2019 511 26.0 19.6 67.3
2020 535 27.0 19.8 71.4
2021 591 29.0 20.3 100
2022 577 n/a n/a 100
2023 552 18.0 30.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bracken Walter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $338 (3.4%) $9,587 (96.6%) $9,925
2020 $427 (4.5%) $9,004 (95.5%) $9,431
2021 $1,051 (11.5%) $8,059 (88.5%) $9,111
2022 $1,366 (13.0%) $9,135 (87.0%) $10,502

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bracken Walter Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 384 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bracken Walter Elementary School)56.850.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bracken Walter Elementary School)67.463.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bracken Walter Elementary School)44.740
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Bracken Walter Elementary School)58.855.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bracken Walter Elementary School)66.743.5
 23.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Bracken Walter Elementary School)83.165.9
 17.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Bracken Walter Elementary School)52.438.8
 13.6%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Bracken Walter Elementary School)56.144.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Bracken Walter Elementary School)69.661.5
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Bracken Walter Elementary School)52.438.8
 13.6%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511552
 8%
African American4472
 63.6%
American Indian00
Asian2323
Hispanic333359
 7.8%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White7964
 19%
Two or More Races3030
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.3%100%
 32.7%


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Bracken Walter Elementary School ranks 88th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bracken Walter Elementary School are 65% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Bracken Walter Elementary School.


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