Summary:
Adams Kirk Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 403 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's significant investment in resources, with per-student spending increasing from $9,365 in 2018-2019 to $13,038 in 2021-2022, Adams Kirk Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Nevada elementary schools over the past decade. The school's performance on SBAC assessments in Mathematics and Reading has been significantly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates of 22.3% in Mathematics and 28.9% in Reading in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 32.6% and 41.3%, respectively. This academic underperformance has been consistent across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Hispanic, White, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.
While many of the nearby schools, such as Mendoza John F Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, and Wengert Cyril Elementary School, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance levels to Adams Kirk Elementary School, there are some exceptions. For instance, Brookman Eileen B Elementary School and Iverson Mervin Elementary School have shown relatively stronger academic performance, with proficiency rates closer to or above the district and state averages. Additionally, the nearby Mater Bonanza, a public charter school, has significantly outperformed the traditional public schools in the area, highlighting the potential impact of school choice and alternative educational models on student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Clark County
SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,038
Students who attend Adams Kirk Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3
Number of students: 403
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
71.2%
African American:
12.9%
White:
10.4%
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Two or more races:
2.5%
Asian:
2.0%
Pacific Islander:
1.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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