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.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4390
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
- 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
* 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.
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.