Williams Wendell ES

www.wendellwilliams.net

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wendell P. Williams Elementary School, located in the Historic Westside neighborhood of Las Vegas, serves as a foundational educational pillar for its local community. Named in honor of the late civil rights activist and community leader Wendell P. Williams, the school reflects a commitment to fostering student growth through a supportive and inclusive academic environment. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while integrating character development into the daily curriculum to prepare young learners for future success.

Beyond its core academics, the school acts as a vital hub for the surrounding Las Vegas community. It emphasizes the importance of family and neighborhood engagement, often hosting initiatives designed to strengthen the bond between parents, teachers, and students. By cultivating a culture of high expectations and community partnership, Wendell P. Williams Elementary strives to overcome local educational challenges and provide its students with the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

339

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Wendell ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	113
Black	188
Asian	2
Two or More	23

Black
188 (55.6%)
Hispanic
113 (33.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.8%)
White
12 (3.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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
Phone:	(702)799-4760
Website:	http://www.wendellwilliams.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
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 39

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Williams Wendell ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Williams Wendell ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	50.4%
Male	167	49.3%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)