Explore Knowledge Academy ES

5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120

Charter School 402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Explore Knowledge Academy (EKA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Las Vegas serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy distinguishes itself through a project-based learning model, which focuses on hands-on experiences and interdisciplinary study rather than traditional textbook-heavy instruction. By emphasizing "real-world" application, EKA aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, encouraging students to take an active role in their own educational development.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to a holistic approach to student growth. In addition to core academic subjects, EKA places significant value on technology integration, physical education, and the arts, ensuring a well-rounded curriculum. As a charter school, it maintains a unique focus on parental involvement and small-group instruction, creating a supportive environment designed to cater to diverse learning styles while preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

402

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

33.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explore Knowledge Academy ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	223
Black	27
Asian	33
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
223 (55.5 %)
White
80 (19.9 %)
Asian
33 (8.2 %)
Two or More
30 (7.5 %)
Black
27 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)870-5032
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Explore Knowledge Academy ES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Explore Knowledge Academy ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	48.8%
Male	206	51.2%

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