Christensen M J ES

9001 Mariner Cove Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89117

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

M.J. Christensen Elementary School is a public school located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is part of the Clark County School District and is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and fostering a supportive community environment. The school typically enrolls a diverse student body and is known for its dedicated faculty who focus on foundational learning, literacy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Christensen Elementary places a significant focus on student engagement and enrichment. The school benefits from its location in an established suburban neighborhood, often fostering strong parent involvement and a collaborative school culture. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school, maintaining a reputation as a stable and reliable educational institution within the local community.

487

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christensen M J ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	220
Black	100
Asian	12
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
220 (45.2%)
White
108 (22.2%)
Black
100 (20.5%)
Two or More
42 (8.6%)
Asian
12 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
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
Phone:	(702)799-4390
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 41

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christensen M J ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christensen M J ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	46.6%
Male	260	53.4%

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