Scherkenbach William & Mary ES

9371 Iron Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89143

536 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.

536

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	153
Black	66
Asian	20
Two or More	68
Pacific Islander	9

White
220 (41.0%)
Hispanic
153 (28.5%)
Two or More
68 (12.7%)
Black
66 (12.3%)
Asian
20 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.7%)

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)799-3401
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 41

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	46.3%
Male	288	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)