WILLIAM & MARY SCHERKENBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School is a public school located in the Centennial Hills area of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and a supportive community culture. It is known for its commitment to developing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that promote well-rounded growth.

The school is named in honor of William and Mary Scherkenbach, community figures whose legacy is reflected in the school’s focus on service and character development. Located near the base of the mountains, the campus serves a growing suburban population and is recognized for its active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), which plays a significant role in bridging the gap between home and school. By focusing on a collaborative educational approach, Scherkenbach Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

9371 Iron Mountain Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89143
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WILLIAM & MARY SCHERKENBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Las Vegas, NV with about 706 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
706
Teachers:
39
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 706 students

White
48.2%
Hispanic/Latino
24.5%
Black or African American
11.6%
Two or more races
9.9%
Asian
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.