Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
46%
45%
Black
30%
12%
White
7%
27%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School's ranking?
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School is ranked #565 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School often compared to?
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School?
632 students attend Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School?
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School offer ?
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School part of?
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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