Wlv Headstart Elementary School serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
88%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wlv Headstart Elementary School?
16 students attend Wlv Headstart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wlv Headstart Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wlv Headstart Elementary School?
Wlv Headstart Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wlv Headstart Elementary School offer ?
Wlv Headstart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Wlv Headstart Elementary School part of?
Wlv Headstart Elementary School is part of West Las Vegas Public Schools School District.
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