NORTHWEST CAREER & TECHINCAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northwest Career & Techincal Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 19 students. With about 2 teachers, Northwest Career & Techincal Academy Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

It appears there may be a misunderstanding regarding the nature of the institution you are inquiring about. **Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NWCTA)** is a well-known, highly-rated **high school** (grades 9–12) in Las Vegas, rather than an elementary school. It is a magnet school operated by the Clark County School District that focuses on specialized career paths, including engineering, culinary arts, hospitality, media, and technology.

Because it is a magnet school, students must apply for admission, and the curriculum is designed to prepare them for professional certifications and post-secondary education. The campus is known for its rigorous academic environment and its emphasis on "real-world" skills, often allowing students to work with industry-standard equipment and participate in internships or career-focused projects alongside their core academic subjects.

If you are looking for an elementary school in that specific area (near the Tropical Parkway and US-95 corridor in Northwest Las Vegas), you might be thinking of one of the many neighborhood elementary schools located nearby, such as **Patrica A. Bendorf Elementary** or **Joseph M. Neal Elementary**. If you would like more information on those specific schools or need clarification on the high school programs at NWCTA, feel free to ask!

For more information, contact Northwest Career & Techincal Academy Elementary School at (702) 799-4640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.