M J CHRISTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

M J Christensen Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 579 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, M J Christensen Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

M.J. Christensen Elementary School is a public school located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is part of the Clark County School District and is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and fostering a supportive community environment. The school typically enrolls a diverse student body and is known for its dedicated faculty who focus on foundational learning, literacy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Christensen Elementary places a significant focus on student engagement and enrichment. The school benefits from its location in an established suburban neighborhood, often fostering strong parent involvement and a collaborative school culture. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school, maintaining a reputation as a stable and reliable educational institution within the local community.

For more information, contact M J Christensen Elementary School at (702) 799-4390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9001 Mariner Cove Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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M J CHRISTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
579
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 579 students

White
37.5%
Hispanic/Latino
33.9%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black or African American
10.0%
Asian
6.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.