Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

Q: Is Ortwein Dennis Elementary School a good school?

Ortwein Dennis Elementary School ranks 164 th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ortwein Dennis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 769 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.

Ortwein Dennis Elementary consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 41.6% of Ortwein Dennis students were proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for Nevada. The school also outperforms nearby schools, such as Cartwright Roberta C Elementary and Hummel John R Elementary. However, one nearby school, Gehring Roger D Academy of Science & Technology Elementary, is a high-performing magnet school that consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nevada.

Despite Ortwein Dennis Elementary's strong academic performance, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school is serving a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, which can impact student learning and development. The school's spending per student has steadily increased over the years, from $7,930 in 2018-2019 to $10,998 in 2021-2022, but the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, indicating that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining an optimal learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10926 Dean Martin Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89141

(702) 799-2680

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,998

Students who attend Ortwein Dennis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School
High:	Desert Oasis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 790

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

30.0%

White:

24.1%

Two or more races:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ortwein Dennis Elementary School ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 86^th among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ortwein Dennis Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30%), White (24.1%), two or more races (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ortwein Dennis Elementary School is 17.9. 124 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ortwein Dennis Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ortwein Dennis Elementary School is $10,998. 189 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ortwein Dennis Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark County:

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

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Rank History for Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2021	37.47	177^th	324	45.4%
2022	39.90	194^th	380	48.9%
2023	49.59	160^th	384	58.3%
2024	46.90	164^th	377	56.5%

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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100%

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Enrollment information for Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	183	77	93	185	2	31	109	680
2020	195	85	90	216	3	32	130	751
2021	182	93	83	204	3	32	132	729
2022	183	79	89	207	3	27	133	721
2023	198	88	105	229	2	25	122	769
2024	190	90	118	237	2	31	122	790

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 Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	680	36.0	18.8	41
2020	751	39.0	19.2	44.9
2021	729	34.0	21.4	100
2022	721	n/a	n/a	100
2023	769	43.0	17.8	100
2024	790	44.0	17.9	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 Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	680	36.0	18.8	41
2020	751	39.0	19.2	44.9
2021	729	34.0	21.4	100
2022	721	n/a	n/a	100
2023	769	43.0	17.8	100
2024	790	44.0	17.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$193 (2.4%)	$7,737 (97.6%)	$7,930
2020	$183 (2.1%)	$8,355 (97.9%)	$8,538
2021	$879 (9.4%)	$8,512 (90.6%)	$9,391
2022	$1,332 (12.1%)	$9,666 (87.9%)	$10,998

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	680	769	13.1%
African American	77	88	14.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	93	105	12.9%
Hispanic	185	229	23.8%
Pacific Islander	31	25	19.4%
White	183	198	8.2%
Two or More Races	109	122	11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41%	100%	59%

Schools Near Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)							SBAC Reading (2024)							SBAC Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ortwein Dennis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10926 Dean Martin Drive	Las Vegas	89141	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-2680	790	44	17.9	100.0%	190 (24.1%)	90 (11.4%)	237 (30.0%)	118 (14.9%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (3.9%)	122 (15.4%)	46.9	164^th of 377 public elementary schools	56.5%		49.6	160^th of 384 public elementary schools	58.3%	4	38.7	44.3	41.4				41.6	37.8	45.7	43.2				42.4	12.5		12.5	$10,998	$1,332	$9,666
Bass John C Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10377 Rancho Destino Rd	Las Vegas	89183	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-2220	543	38	14.2	100.0%	124 (22.8%)	64 (11.8%)	193 (35.5%)	61 (11.2%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (5.0%)	70 (12.9%)	67.3	105^th of 377 public elementary schools	72.1%		57.5	139^th of 384 public elementary schools	63.8%	34	46.4	51.9	44.4				47.4	51.2	68.8	57.8				59.0	16.7		16.7	$11,348	$1,549	$9,799
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4905 Chartan Ave	Las Vegas	89141	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-2274	608	33	18.4	100.0%	195 (32.1%)	46 (7.6%)	167 (27.5%)	79 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	103 (16.9%)	89	33^rd of 377 public elementary schools	91.2%		85	44^th of 384 public elementary schools	88.5%	11	58.0	62.2	68.3				63.1	58.0	56.7	77.9				64.9	39.4		39.4	$11,191	$1,117	$10,074
Schorr Steve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11420 Placid Street	Las Vegas	89183	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1380	701	36	19.4	100.0%	152 (21.7%)	47 (6.7%)	230 (32.8%)	115 (16.4%)	4 (0.6%)	34 (4.9%)	119 (17.0%)	52.8	149^th of 377 public elementary schools	60.5%		48.1	168^th of 384 public elementary schools	56.3%	19	47.2	42.0	33.6				40.6	43.5	50.5	50.0				48.0	17.2		17.2	$10,439	$1,463	$8,976
Hummel John R Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9800 Placid St	Las Vegas	89183	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6810	629	33	19.0	100.0%	92 (14.6%)	100 (15.9%)	222 (35.3%)	64 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	107 (17.0%)	29.4	247^th of 377 public elementary schools	34.5%		27.1	263^rd of 384 public elementary schools	31.5%	16	42.5	28.4	19.3				30.7	34.9	31.4	33.0				33.1				$11,890	$1,712	$10,179
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 Broken Top Ave	Las Vegas	89141	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-2298	657	32	20.5	100.0%	189 (28.8%)	73 (11.1%)	171 (26.0%)	87 (13.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	119 (18.1%)	86.2	39^th of 377 public elementary schools	89.7%		76.8	73^rd of 384 public elementary schools	81.0%	34	68.5	59.0	57.9				62.1	62.4	66.0	66.3				64.8	26.5		26.5	$11,328	$1,168	$10,161
Ries Aldeane Comito Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9805 S Lindell Rd	Las Vegas	89141	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1240	772	45	17.1	100.0%	139 (18.0%)	100 (13.0%)	211 (27.3%)	172 (22.3%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.3%)	115 (14.9%)	66.5	108^th of 377 public elementary schools	71.4%		58.2	134^th of 384 public elementary schools	65.1%	26	59.1	46.5	45.7				50.8	50.0	48.3	64.3				53.8	15.5		15.5	$10,087	$1,140	$8,947
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose	Public, Charter	K-8	1385 E. Cactus Ave.	Las Vegas	89183	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 750-9150	1,025	39	26.6	31.3%	319 (31.1%)	67 (6.5%)	310 (30.2%)	152 (14.8%)	6 (0.6%)	34 (3.3%)	137 (13.4%)	95.5	11^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.1%		96.8	7^th of 384 public elementary schools	98.2%	4	80.9	72.3	66.9	58.8	66.1	54.6	66.4	74.5	66.1	68.5	81.5	80.0	79.0	75.0	41.1	78.2	59.3	$5,997	$829	$5,168
Cartwright Roberta C Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 E Gary Ave	Las Vegas	89123	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1350	545	30	18.1	100.0%	92 (16.9%)	67 (12.3%)	221 (40.6%)	60 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	72 (13.2%)	35	218^th of 377 public elementary schools	42.2%		37.7	205^th of 384 public elementary schools	46.6%	13	44.4	32.2	16.0				29.4	42.5	38.9	36.6				39.0				$11,139	$1,508	$9,631
Gehring Roger D Academy of Science & Technology Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1155 E Richmar Ave	Las Vegas	89123	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	No	(702) 799-6899	628	33	19.0	100.0%	144 (22.9%)	113 (18.0%)	194 (30.9%)	103 (16.4%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (2.2%)	56 (8.9%)	99.2	2^nd of 377 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.2	5^th of 384 public elementary schools	98.7%	3	82.2	87.9	78.2				82.8	78.2	84.8	82.4				81.8	60.8		60.8	$11,012	$2,044	$8,968

Frequently Asked Questions about Ortwein Dennis Elementary School

What district is Ortwein Dennis Elementary School in?

Clark County

Is Ortwein Dennis Elementary School a good school?

Ortwein Dennis Elementary School ranks 164^th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ortwein Dennis Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ortwein Dennis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School
High : Desert Oasis High School

How many students attend Ortwein Dennis Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 790 students attended Ortwein Dennis Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ortwein Dennis Elementary School?

Students at Ortwein Dennis Elementary School are 30% Hispanic, 24% White, 15% Two or more races, 15% Asian, 11% African American, 4% Pacific Islander.

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