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Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School

8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Northwest Career and Technical Academy, or NWCTA, is a nine-month magnet school in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Clark County School District. The school first opened for the 2007-2008 school year, admitting only freshman and sophomores.
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School serves 17 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School's student population of 17 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
47%
45%
Black
18%
12%
White
17%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School?
17 students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offer ?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School part of?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School located?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is located in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in Centennial Hills.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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