Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

Summary:

Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School is a public charter school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 402 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with 55.47% Hispanic, 19.9% White, 8.21% Asian, and other racial groups represented.

Explore Knowledge Academy consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada averages in reading proficiency across all grade levels, with a 54.5% proficiency rate in the 2023-2024 school year compared to 39.3% and 41.3% respectively. However, the school's mathematics and science proficiency rates are more mixed, with 3rd and 4th-grade math scores exceeding the district and state, but overall math and science lagging behind. The school has also demonstrated strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools like Ullom J.M. Elementary and Harmon Harley Elementary, Explore Knowledge Academy's academic performance is generally stronger. However, the nearby Silver Sands Montessori charter school outperforms Explore Knowledge Academy in mathematics and reading proficiency.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 5871 Mountain Vista St
       Las Vegas, NV  89120


(702) 870-5032

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,963 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  33.5 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.5%
White:
19.9%
Asian:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 82nd 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 48.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.5%), White (19.9%), Asian (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School is 33.5. 236 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School is $5,963. 233 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Explore Knowledge Academy 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 Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 19.01 255th 318 19.8%
2012 8.69 302nd 328 7.9%
2013 49.38 165th 330 50.0%
2014 53.73 156th 332 53.0%
2016 67.50 110th 347 68.3%
2017 68.03 103rd 351 70.7%
2018 84.03 44th 341 87.1%
2019 69.25 104th 388 73.2%
2021 43.06 153rd 324 52.8%
2022 55.72 139th 380 63.4%
2023 58.18 135th 384 64.8%
2024 48.60 157th 377 58.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.46 50th 321 84.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.82 82nd 330 75.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.85 27th 332 91.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.11 41st 308 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.28 59th 247 76.1%
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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.

Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Open Quote Principal Dawn Gustafson in the elementary campus leaves a lot to be desired. I asked her to handle a situation involving my child and a teacher in February- it was swept under the rug and never mentioned again. Now she insists that my child is lying about an incident at school and gave him a four day suspension. My child is in second grade. I am thoroughly disappointed in the way my child has been treated. I do not plan to send him back next year, even though he really does want to go back. I don't feel it is the right place for him. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Open Quote Those who do not like the school are generally clueless as to it's methods. I have been with this school since it opened over 10 years ago. My daughter went from not liking to learn to having a tenacity to find facts! She is taught to think outside the box and any issues with other girls (typical jr. high) are SWIFTLY dealt with because the school is too small to tolerate mean kids! Children are taught to stick up for one another and bullies will NOT get a chance to flourish here! Safety is key in this nasty city, but safety and learning is the ultimate combination. Your kid CANNOT learn in a school when they feel threatened and that is what MOST of Las Vegas is! Being a project based school with small class rooms also KEEPS YOUR CHILD SAFE so they can concentrate on learning! Any child will have to learn and be responsible or they will not make it here. Parental involvement is key. THIS IS NOT a school TO BABYSIT your kid! You can even help in the class! ANY GRADE!!!! EK Academy is about a year ahead than public schools in learning. Parents and children are the main force behind the school, not someone sitting "on the board."

The SCHOOL WILL work with ALL kids.... they will tutor and try tooth and nail to help any child, but at the end if a child is disruptive and keeps others from learning, they will eventually have to leave. This will NOT happen in regular public school. This school has individualized teaching. Not for the parent who wants their kids TALKED AT, but for the parent who wants their kids to be independent and learn! I have seen friends kids who HATE their typical Las Vegas Public School and came to LOVE learning and school once they were in E.K. Academy. It is sort of like Montessori in that each child is tested and PUT IN THE CLASS LEVEL of work they are at! So your 3rd grader who is excelling in math is NOT STUCK in 3rd grade math! What a concept! Close Quote


by a student
Monday, May 18, 2009

Open Quote Worst school I have ever gone to, each year gets worse! Most teachers are BAD, there is only one teacher I like. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 229 22 7 25 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 302 302
2006 388 42 26 53 5 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 375 43 20 59 14 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 152 25 14 37 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2009 192 32 18 47 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 221 36 18 29 4 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 206 43 14 61 2 2 0 0 328
2012 231 59 29 78 3 13 4 0 417
2013 235 45 17 108 1 9 59 0 474
2014 222 37 20 127 2 7 62 0 477
2015 238 37 20 134 3 4 66 0 502
2016 222 38 24 143 1 9 62 0 499
2017 208 33 26 186 0 9 50 0 512
2018 172 31 23 187 1 12 50 0 476
2019 156 32 21 190 2 11 50 0 462
2020 139 31 25 206 2 10 51 0 464
2021 127 27 28 215 2 10 37 0 446
2022 100 22 29 207 2 9 35 0 404
2023 80 27 33 223 2 7 30 0 402

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 Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 284 10.0 28.4 n/a
2005 302 n/a n/a n/a
2006 514 22.0 23.4 n/a
2007 511 n/a n/a n/a
2008 229 21.0 10.9 n/a
2009 290 28.0 10.4 n/a
2010 308 24.0 12.8 n/a
2011 328 26.5 12.3 0
2012 417 19.0 21.9 0
2013 474 21.0 22.5 8
2014 477 15.0 31.8 n/a
2015 502 15.0 33.4 15.5
2016 499 14.0 35.6 26.1
2017 512 17.0 30.1 34.2
2018 476 17.0 28.0 23.5
2019 462 n/a n/a 7.8
2020 464 16.0 29.0 n/a
2021 446 16.0 27.8 n/a
2022 404 n/a n/a 29.7
2023 402 12.0 33.5 0.7

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 Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 284 10.0 28.4 n/a
2005 302 n/a n/a n/a
2006 514 22.0 23.4 n/a
2007 511 n/a n/a n/a
2008 229 21.0 10.9 n/a
2009 290 28.0 10.4 n/a
2010 308 24.0 12.8 n/a
2011 328 26.5 12.3 0
2012 417 19.0 21.9 0
2013 474 21.0 22.5 8
2014 477 15.0 31.8 n/a
2015 502 15.0 33.4 15.5
2016 499 14.0 35.6 26.1
2017 512 17.0 30.1 34.2
2018 476 17.0 28.0 23.5
2019 462 n/a n/a 7.8
2020 464 16.0 29.0 n/a
2021 446 16.0 27.8 n/a
2022 404 n/a n/a 29.7
2023 402 12.0 33.5 0.7

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 Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $97 (1.5%) $6,449 (98.5%) $6,546
2020 $91 (1.8%) $5,048 (98.2%) $5,139
2021 $74 (1.4%) $5,288 (98.6%) $5,362
2022 $75 (1.3%) $5,887 (98.7%) $5,963

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 135th of 384 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)44.329
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)44.349.3
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)47.417.9
 29.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)64.958.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)69.863.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)38.136.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)5020.4
 29.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)58.956.6
 2.3%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School)38.136.7
 1.4%
   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 Students462402
 13%
African American3227
 15.6%
American Indian22
Asian2133
 57.1%
Hispanic190223
 17.4%
Pacific Islander117
 36.4%
White15680
 48.7%
Two or More Races5030
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%0.7%
 7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School.

Students at Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 20% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School ranks 157th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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