Christensen M J Elementary School

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Christensen M J Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 541 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, Christensen M J Elementary has ranked between 124th and 190th out of 324-388 Nevada elementary schools, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 42.3% of students proficient or better in SBAC/Reading and 33.2% proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics, both above the Clark County and Nevada averages. However, the school's performance on SBAC/Mathematics has been consistently lower than its SBAC/Reading performance, with a larger gap between the school and district/state averages in mathematics. The school's spending per student has increased from $9,022 in 2018-2019 to $11,291 in 2021-2022, and its student-teacher ratio has ranged from 15.9 to 19.2 over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Doral Academy Saddle and Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School, Christensen M J Elementary has a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, as well as a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. While the school's overall performance is above the district and state averages, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools. The school's strong performance in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, suggests it is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9001 Mariner Cove Dr
       Las Vegas, NV  89117


(702) 799-4390

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,291 Help


Students who attend Christensen M J Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
33.3%
White:
28.7%
African American:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Christensen M J Elementary School ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 97th 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 42.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Christensen M J Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.3%), White (28.7%), African American (21.3%). (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 Christensen M J Elementary School is 15.9, which is the 67th best among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christensen M J Elementary School is $11,291. 170 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Christensen M J 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 Christensen M J Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.56 72nd 246 70.7%
2008 74.84 58th 294 80.3%
2009 59.36 97th 292 66.8%
2010 53.05 125th 300 58.3%
2011 60.07 109th 318 65.7%
2012 40.76 185th 328 43.6%
2013 51.35 158th 330 52.1%
2014 55.97 143rd 332 56.9%
2016 77.65 74th 347 78.7%
2017 64.46 113th 351 67.8%
2018 71.49 84th 341 75.4%
2019 64.89 124th 388 68.0%
2021 45.64 143rd 324 55.9%
2022 50.99 157th 380 58.7%
2023 40.71 190th 384 50.5%
2024 42.08 188th 377 50.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.66 63rd 74 14.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.83 19th 213 91.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.26 87th 321 72.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.83 57th 330 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.41 116th 332 65.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.45 31st 308 89.9%
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Rank History for White students at Christensen M J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.74 128th 247 48.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Christensen M J Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 810 45 25 55 3 n/a n/a 0 938
1991 706 31 39 42 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1992 715 34 48 50 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1993 496 27 32 34 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 540 31 36 37 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 529 39 43 28 5 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 529 39 43 28 5 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 568 70 60 51 3 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 567 73 62 63 5 n/a n/a 0 770
1999 533 93 73 70 9 n/a n/a 0 778
2000 483 94 73 97 6 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 452 87 82 116 9 n/a n/a 0 746
2002 475 100 69 110 13 n/a n/a 0 767
2003 475 100 69 110 13 n/a n/a 0 767
2004 379 81 65 129 8 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 668 668
2006 420 86 77 155 11 n/a n/a 0 749
2007 406 75 74 136 7 n/a n/a 0 698
2008 388 93 67 154 7 n/a n/a 0 709
2009 327 85 65 158 4 n/a n/a 0 639
2010 385 87 69 175 5 n/a n/a 0 721
2011 304 54 41 179 9 11 79 0 677
2012 280 80 35 192 8 10 78 0 683
2013 270 65 28 181 4 9 81 0 638
2014 252 71 38 185 3 7 60 0 616
2015 254 43 27 214 4 7 66 0 615
2016 235 50 31 197 1 4 73 0 591
2017 233 57 28 202 1 5 72 0 598
2018 217 58 39 196 1 7 61 0 579
2019 183 66 37 188 0 10 61 0 545
2020 168 80 29 162 0 7 61 0 507
2021 135 91 26 151 0 9 70 0 482
2022 152 116 35 156 0 7 64 0 530
2023 155 115 27 180 1 4 59 0 541

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 Christensen M J Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 938 30.0 31.2 3.3
1991 818 35.0 23.3 1.1
1992 847 39.0 21.7 1.4
1993 589 32.0 18.4 3.9
1994 645 34.0 19.0 6.7
1995 644 34.0 18.9 8.2
1996 644 34.0 18.9 8.2
1997 752 39.0 19.3 10
1998 770 39.0 19.7 16
1999 778 41.0 19.0 17.1
2000 753 41.0 18.4 18.9
2001 746 42.0 17.8 21.4
2002 767 41.0 18.7 34.8
2003 767 41.0 18.7 34.8
2004 662 39.0 17.0 32.5
2005 668 n/a n/a n/a
2006 749 41.0 18.3 n/a
2007 698 40.0 17.5 n/a
2008 709 40.0 17.7 28.3
2009 639 36.0 17.8 35.1
2010 721 37.0 19.4 37
2011 677 35.0 19.3 47.9
2012 683 33.0 20.6 53.1
2013 638 29.0 22.0 49.7
2014 616 30.0 20.5 49
2015 615 34.0 18.0 52.2
2016 591 33.0 17.9 58.2
2017 598 36.0 16.6 55
2018 579 33.0 17.5 50.6
2019 545 30.0 18.1 56.7
2020 507 29.0 17.4 57.6
2021 482 25.0 19.2 100
2022 530 n/a n/a 100
2023 541 34.0 15.9 100

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 Christensen M J Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 938 30.0 31.2 3.3
1991 818 35.0 23.3 1.1
1992 847 39.0 21.7 1.4
1993 589 32.0 18.4 3.9
1994 645 34.0 19.0 6.7
1995 644 34.0 18.9 8.2
1996 644 34.0 18.9 8.2
1997 752 39.0 19.3 10
1998 770 39.0 19.7 16
1999 778 41.0 19.0 17.1
2000 753 41.0 18.4 18.9
2001 746 42.0 17.8 21.4
2002 767 41.0 18.7 34.8
2003 767 41.0 18.7 34.8
2004 662 39.0 17.0 32.5
2005 668 n/a n/a n/a
2006 749 41.0 18.3 n/a
2007 698 40.0 17.5 n/a
2008 709 40.0 17.7 28.3
2009 639 36.0 17.8 35.1
2010 721 37.0 19.4 37
2011 677 35.0 19.3 47.9
2012 683 33.0 20.6 53.1
2013 638 29.0 22.0 49.7
2014 616 30.0 20.5 49
2015 615 34.0 18.0 52.2
2016 591 33.0 17.9 58.2
2017 598 36.0 16.6 55
2018 579 33.0 17.5 50.6
2019 545 30.0 18.1 56.7
2020 507 29.0 17.4 57.6
2021 482 25.0 19.2 100
2022 530 n/a n/a 100
2023 541 34.0 15.9 100

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 Christensen M J Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (5.0%) $8,573 (95.0%) $9,022
2020 $283 (2.9%) $9,362 (97.1%) $9,645
2021 $968 (9.4%) $9,303 (90.6%) $10,271
2022 $1,646 (14.6%) $9,646 (85.4%) $11,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Christensen M J Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 190th of 384 Elementary schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Christensen M J Elementary School)40.622.9
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Christensen M J Elementary School)50.733.3
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Christensen M J Elementary School)51.432.4
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Christensen M J Elementary School)63.537.3
 26.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Christensen M J Elementary School)48.931.8
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Christensen M J Elementary School)64.461.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Christensen M J Elementary School)24.421.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Christensen M J Elementary School)47.228.7
 18.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Christensen M J Elementary School)60.144.1
 16%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Christensen M J Elementary School)24.421.3
 3.1%
   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 Students545541
 0.7%
African American66115
 74.2%
American Indian01
Asian3727
 27%
Hispanic188180
 4.3%
Pacific Islander104
 60%
White183155
 15.3%
Two or More Races6159
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%100%
 43.3%


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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

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Christensen M J Elementary School.

Christensen M J Elementary School ranks 188th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Christensen M J Elementary School are 33% Hispanic, 29% White, 21% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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