Scherkenbach William & Mary ES

9371 Iron Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89143

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

520

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	157
Black	59
Asian	12
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

White
225 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
157 (30.2 %)
Black
59 (11.3 %)
Two or More
54 (10.4 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-3401
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	47.5%
Male	273	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)