Enrollment
121
Elementary
DISTRICT 696 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STATE SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS·NCES 320000101000
Vegas Vista Academy
5355 Madre Mesa Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89108 · (702) 291-8741 · Clark County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL121 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 34.0:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
80 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 35 | 29% |
| Grade 3 | 23 | 19% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Vegas Vista Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Vista Academy this school | 121 | 66.1% | N/A |
| Discovery Charter School Sandhill Las Vegas | 117 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
| Strong Start Academy Las Vegas | 216 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Silver Sands Montessori Henderson | 226 | 38.1% | 27.3% |
| Jackpot Elementary School Jackpot | 78 | 89.7% | N/A |
| Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy Elementary School RENO | 253 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Matched among Nevada elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Vegas Vista Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada | In Clark County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 121 | #399 of 442 | #266 of 276 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.1% | #321 of 386 | #243 of 260 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Vegas Vista Academy
Vegas Vista Academy is a small elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, under State Sponsored Charter Schools. Grades offered run from kindergarten through 3, with 121 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Nevada is roughly 480 students; this school is 75% smaller than that.
State Sponsored Charter Schools counts 64,162 students in its 83 schools, and Vegas Vista Academy is one of them.
A majority of students at Vegas Vista Academy, 63%, are Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 18% Black, 10% multiracial, and 7% White. Among all residents of Clark County, the Hispanic share is about 32%. By the diversity index, Vegas Vista Academy comes in at 56%.
Vegas Vista Academy operates with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 24.2:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Nevada average 18.1:1. About 66% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. That is 27 points below the 93% average for public schools in Clark County.
In the county around the school, Clark County, median household income is about $76,472, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Vegas Vista Academy is among the 462 public schools in Clark County.
Reed Doris M Elementary School is located about 0.3 miles from Vegas Vista Academy. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Vegas Vista Academy is City: Large. Vegas Vista Academy operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
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Clark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,329,548
Census ACS
Median income
$76,472
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
462
360,225 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Reed Doris M Elementary School0.3 mi · 578
- Brinley J Harold Middle School0.8 mi · 885
- Ronzone Bertha Elementary School0.8 mi · 693
- Bunker Berkeley L Elementary School1.0 mi · 586
- Fong Wing and Lilly Elementary School1.3 mi · 609
- Tobler R E Elementary School1.5 mi · 492
Frequently asked questions
About Vegas Vista AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Vegas Vista Academy?
Vegas Vista Academy enrolls approximately 121 students in grades KG-03.
Is Vegas Vista Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Vegas Vista Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-03.
How many students per teacher at Vegas Vista Academy?
Approximately 24.2:1 students per teacher at Vegas Vista Academy.
How diverse is Vegas Vista Academy?
Vegas Vista Academy reports a student body of 7% White, 63% Hispanic, 18% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Vegas Vista Academy in?
Vegas Vista Academy is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools.
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